Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino denied rumours of Levi Colwill's departure despite the centre-back being heavily linked with a move to Brighton. "He's going to be part of our team," he told reporters.
Chelsea want to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton at all costs. Roberto De Zerbi, who coaches the Seagulls, said on Saturday that they could negotiate a swap deal with Levi Colwill.
The English centre-back spent last season on loan at the AMEX and both the board and the Italian manager were delighted with his performances. However, the 20-year-old had to return to Stamford Bridge.
As a result, Colwill has been heavily linked with a move to Brighton but Mauricio Pochettino denied rumours of his departure after the 4-3 win over De Zerbi's side.
"We don't need to make a statement about nothing. He's our player and he's going to continue with us. I am happy with him, his performance was good today, better than what I expected because it's only the first game with us after the season in Brighton.
"I think he can be one of the greatest centre-backs in England. He is going to be part of our team," he concluded.