Impressive After his loan term at Huddersfield Town comes to an end, 90min understands that Chelsea loanee Levi Colwill will be given the chance to push his claim to a first-team spot in pre-season. This season, the centre-back has been a standout performer in the Championship, guiding the Terriers to 12 clean sheets in a promotion campaign that appears to be heading for a play-off spot.

The 19-year-old, dubbed 'the next John Terry,' is a natural defender who is also skilled with the ball at his feet, possessing that most sought of commodities for a modern centre-back: a left foot.

Colwill has the potential to become a top-level central defence for Chelsea, according to the coaching staff and loan managers at his parent club, and he will be given the chance to prove his worth throughout pre-season. When a decision is made about the youngster's future, if he does not do enough to secure a spot in Thomas Tuchel's first-team squad, a Premier League loan will almost surely beckon.

Everton, Leicester, and Southampton have all been mentioned as possible destinations, but Huddersfield will be anxious to keep hold of him if they get promoted back to the Premier League.

At Chelsea, though, there is a strong feeling that Colwill possesses all of the qualities necessary to persuade Tuchel that he merits his spot - and that he could even push for a start.

Chelsea's central defensive options are set to be destroyed this summer, with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen both expected to go on free transfers.

Both players' contracts are set to expire at the end of June, with Christensen's move to Barcelona almost certain.

Rudiger, on the other hand, has been linked with Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, and Manchester United, as well as Barça.

However, according to 90min, the 29-year-old is awaiting the outcome of Chelsea's ongoing takeover auction in the hopes of receiving a better contract offer from the new owners.