Liverpool 'would love' to sign Chelsea star as summer transfer plans take shape

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A big summer is expected at Liverpool following a hugely underwhelming 2025/26 campaign under Arne Slot, and whether or not the Dutchman is in charge, the Reds appear particularly keen on one playerLiverpool 'would love' to sign Chelsea's Levi Colwill, it has been claimedLiverpool is set to reignite its interest in Chelsea defender Levi Colwill this summer as the 23-year-old stalls over signing a new deal in West London.The Reds were previously linked with the Blues center back during Jurgen Klopp's tenure at the club, but a deal never materialized, and Colwill ended up staying at Chelsea, where he has since become an integral part of the club's defense.Liverpool is already reportedly on the verge of signing Colombian wonderkid Samuel Martinez, signaling the start of what is expected to be a big summer for the Reds following a hugely underwhelming 2025/26 campaign, and now sealing a deal for Colwill could be next on the agenda.READ MORE: Every word Arne Slot said on Mo Salah statement, Alisson and Isak injury latest and summer plansREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Samuel Martinez deal, Slot future, Alisson boostAccording to renowned transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke, Colwill has emerged as a target for Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window, and the Reds "would love" to sign him to help bolster their shaky defense.Chelsea is said to be keen to tie Colwill down to a new long-term deal now that he has returned from his lengthy injury absence, though talks have yet to take place, putting Liverpool on red alert.The England international's current contract at Stamford Bridge runs until 2029, though there is an option for another year, meaning Liverpool would likely have to fork out a hefty fee to acquire his services.Colwill is highly thought of at Stamford Bridge, where he is currently contracted until 2029(Image: Getty Images)However, the Blues are under no pressure to sell, especially to a top-six rival, so it would take something special from the Merseyside outfit to land Colwill this summer.Furthermore, Colwill has only just returned from a long-term injury that kept him out for the majority of the season, limiting him to just two Premier League appearances.He has appeared in three of Chelsea's last four games, however, starting in two, including the FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City last weekend, and has impressed.Given his age, Colwill would certainly be a long-term investment for Liverpool's defense, which is in desperate need of reinforcements after conceding 52 goals in 37 Premier League games this season - the most ever in a 38-game top-flight campaign.Liverpool is in desperate need of defensive reinforcements this summer after conceding a club-record 52 goals in the Premier League this seasonThat number rises to 77 goals across all competitions, the second-most Liverpool has managed since the start of the Premier League in 1992.Despite impressing as Liverpool romped to the Premier League title last season, the starting center back pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate has been nowhere near as good in 2025/26, particularly the latter.The versatile Joe Gomez remains back-up to the pair, but it is evidently clear that fresh blood at the heart of the defense is needed, and someone like Colwill would be the perfect candidate to start things off.