Chelsea Sources: 'Significant' Ben Chilwell update today

Chelsea are ready to accept a “significant” offer for left-back Ben Chilwell before the 30 August transfer deadline, sources have told Football Insider.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed he feels it would be best for the 27-year-old to leave in search of more regular first-team football.

Sources say Chelsea chiefs behind the scenes feel Chilwell is not a suitable fit for Maresca’s new brand of football at Stamford Bridge.

It is believed there are also concerns over the England international’s injury record – concerns which will be shared by any interested clubs.

Chilwell was left out of the Chelsea squad for the clash against Man City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (18 August), which ended in a 2-0 defeat for the Blues.

Chelsea to accept Chilwell offers – he doesn’t fit into Maresca’s system

The former Leicester star made just 21 appearances across all competitions in the 2023-24 campaign with knee and hamstring injuries reducing his involvement.

He has made just 106 appearances for Chelsea since joining for a reported £50million four years ago.

Chilwell is under contract at Stamford Bridge until June 2027 after penning his most recent extension in April 2023.

Marc Cucurella started at left-back against City and was replaced by versatile youngster Renato Veiga with 10 minutes to play.

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