How Liverpool scuppered Chelsea's big-money move for Ben Chilwell

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Alex Mott·11 August 2020

Chelsea’s reported interest in Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell has taken a hit after Liverpool signed Olympiakos man Konstantinos Tsimikas.

Tsimikas joined the Anfield club on Monday, signing a four-year deal for a reported fee of €13m.

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According to Mercury Sport, the Foxes were willing to sell Chilwell to Chelsea for around €65m, but wanted to sign a replacement first.

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That man was due to be Tsimikas, who had been on Brendan Rodgers’ radar following recommendations from the scouting department.

However, Liverpool scuppered that deal after signing the 24-year-old with negotiations for Norwich defender Jamal Lewis falling through.

Leicester could now end up keeping Chilwell with Chelsea reportedly pursuing Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico.