Chelsea are not planning to sign a new defender despite losing Levi Colwill to a season-ending injury, according to reports. But Enzo Maresca has been told he should consider re-signing a former Blues player who is a transfer target for several of their close rivals.

Chelsea have confirmed Levi Colwill has undergone successful surgery after suffering an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament; Colwill played 38 games for Chelsea in the 2024/25 campaign before joi