Manchester City ready to rival Chelsea for England international

Chelsea face competition from Manchester City for Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell, claims The Daily Telegraph.

Chilwell has emerged as hot property ahead of this summer's transfer window, as both Chelsea and City look to upgrade at left-back for next season.

The England international is reportedly receptive to the idea of a high profile transfer away from Leicester but Brendan Rodgers' side are ready to dig their heels in over his departure.

Having made in the region of £200m on player sales from Riyad Mahrez, Harry Maguire, Danny Drinkwater and N'Golo Kante alone in recent years, Leicester know they are in a powerful position.

Even with tranfer fees tipped to tumble as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, Leicester will still demand in the region of £60m for Chilwell this summer.

Pep Guardiola has lost patience with Benjamin Mendy's injury concerns and wants a left-back he can depend on going forward, while both Emerson and Marcos Alonso are free to leave Chelsea.

Despite making 13 fewer league appearances compared to 2018/19, Chilwell has played a direct hand in more goals this season (5) than last term (4).