Brighton make second Colwill bid, Chelsea position revealed (reliability: 5 stars)

"Brighton are now preparing a new, record bid for Levi Colwill close to £40m to be submitted soon," Fabrizio Romano tweeted.

"Chelsea turned down £30m bid last week. Chelsea always had the same position: Colwill is part of long term project, no intention to sell him."

It was previously reported that the Seagulls had made a £30m bid which was rejected outright.

Colwill is considered one of the best young English defenders after his year-long spell with Brighton this season. He made 20 appearances for the Seagulls.