Harry who?! Watkins makes England case as Kane watches on

How it feels to beat Lionel Messi

Why Man Utd & Liverpool both want Argentine teen Soler

Top 25 African players of the 21st century - ranked

Vini's nightmare goes on as Brazil drop more WCQ points

Mendes responds to Ronaldo criticism of Portugal players

'Please leave him alone!' - Deschamps sends out Mbappe plea

Raphinha surprises wonderkid Yamal with £10k gold iPhone

Real Madrid midfielder announces shock retirement in emotional letter

Rodri admits he wouldn't have even chosen Vinicius Jr. as Ballon d'Or runner-up

‘Can't think long term’ – Ronaldo admits he may not reach 1,000 goals

Twellman reportedly investigated for physical altercation

Endrick set to be offered 'escape route' out of Real Madrid

Manchester City

Manchester United

Liverpool

Arsenal

Chelsea

Other

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Chilwell not in Maresca's plans for Chelsea</li><li>England international may struggle to find move away</li><li>Valuation and salary two big stumbling blocks</li></ul>

Chelsea's transfer struggle! Why Blues may find it hard to shift out-of-favour Ben Chilwell - explained

Premier League

Leicester

Chilwell appears<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ben-chilwell-facing-uncertain-chelsea-future-after-enzo-maresca-arrival-as-head-coach/blt8623904ff7b28a81" target="_blank"> out of favour with new boss Enzo Maresca</a>, who is believed to favour Euro 2024 winner Marc Cucurella at left-back or inverted in midfield. The England defender is said to be free to find a move away from Stamford Bridge, but that may be easier said than done.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates/Ox3LvzY83whP/cx617dcLeM6k/" target="_blank"> The Athletic</a>, Chilwell's ill fortune is partly because of his long injury record. The report suggests the 27-year-old's salary demands may put off any potential suitors, while Chelsea themselves value the former Leicester man at a price not many clubs would be willing to pay.

THE EXPLANATION

Chilwell made just 13 appearances in the Premier League last term. The 21-cap England international missed 35 games in total across 2023-24 for club and country, including the last few weeks of the campaign. The issues have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ben-chilwell-chelsea-days-numbered-seemingly-snubbed-by-enzo-maresca-outlines-tactical-plans/blt724e24419c965b82" target="_blank">left him on the fringes of the Blues' squad</a>.

DID YOU KNOW?

With three years still left on his contract, Chilwell is in a position of strength when it comes to his future. He can sit comfortably in the English capital but if he values minutes on the pitch, he will have to drop his wage demands to make a move happen.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHILWELL?

Chelsea's transfer struggle! Why Blues may find it hard to shift out-of-favour Ben Chilwell - explained | Goal.com

Ben Chilwell is facing an uncertain future at Chelsea but may struggle to get a move away from West London. 

Chelsea&apos;s transfer struggle! Why Blues may find it hard to shift out-of-favour Ben Chilwell - explained