Premier League clubs Crystal Palace and Ipswich are both monitoring Ben Chilwell despite the Chelsea defender returning to first-team training,
Chilwell had been part of the “bomb squad” training away from the first team under Enzo Maresca.
And while that omission may be over, having been named in their Premier League squad, there is still talk of the full-back moving on in January after a summer transfer failed to materialise.
“Sources say the ex-Leicester City star is concerned about the lack of game-time he is likely to get in West London – and is open-minded to a transfer,” the Sun reported.
“That has put Palace and Ipswich on red alert over a deal for the 21-cap England international.
“Chelsea are also thought to be keen to explore the option of letting Chilwell leave as they grapple with the demands of trying to manage a massive squad.
“It comes just weeks after it seemed Chilwell had secured a dramatic pathway back into the fold at Chelsea after being named in their Premier League squad.”
