Chelsea are in discussion with Leicester City over Ben Chilwell according to the Daily Express.

The left-back has been instrumental for Brendan Rodgers side this season in the quest for Champions League football.

Chilwell on Saturday, June 20 powered a late sweet drive in the corner of Watford’s net before Craig Dawson equalized during injury time to secure a point for the Foxes at Vicarage Road in their Matchday 30 of Project Restart.

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The Blues have stepped up their interest in the £80m English international to become the third signing of Chelsea ahead of next season after acquiring Hakim Ziyech from Ajax and Timo Werner last week from Bundesliga outfits, RB Leipzig.

Frank Lampard will play Aston Villa on Sunday, June 21, 2020, in Matchday 30 of the Premier League after the three months COVID-19 halt.

Dean Smith’s side drew goalless on Wednesday as they hosted Sheffield United.