Chelsea fans have been given a major boost after Fabrizio Romano dismissed reports linking Levi Colwill with a move to Barcelona.
The Spanish giants have been tipped to strengthen their defence ahead of the January transfer window, with the Chelsea centre-back emerging as a potential target.
However, there appears to be very little substance behind the speculation. Romano has now clarified the situation, making it clear that Barcelona have not even contacted Chelsea about the 23-year-old.
It is a welcome update for the Blues, who have no intention of losing one of their most important defenders.
Fabrizio Romano rules out Barcelona move for Levi Colwill
Speaking about the speculation, Romano, via Barca Universal, revealed that there has been no contact between Chelsea and Barcelona over a potential deal for Colwill.
"Someone in England linked Barcelona with Levi Colwill, a Chelsea player, as an option for Barca in general," he explained.
"I'm told that Chelsea, as of today, are not in contact with anyone from Barcelona and nothing is happening at all between Barca and Levi Colwill. So, at the moment, there is nothing concrete in this link."
Romano added that the situation remains extremely quiet and that Colwill continues to be an important player for Chelsea.
"For now there is nothing concrete," was the clear message from the Italian transfer expert.
Barcelona are still exploring the centre-back market, but Colwill is not currently a player they are looking at.
RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba has also been linked with the Catalan club, with Romano suggesting that a potential move for the Frenchman is more likely to be a summer possibility.
For Chelsea, the important point is that there is no active pursuit of Colwill from Barcelona.
Chelsea have no reason to let Colwill leave
Despite a poor performance against Sunderland last weekend, it still wouldn't make sense for the Blues to consider selling Colwill.
The defender came through the club's academy and has developed into an important part of the first-team squad. He is still only 23 and has the potential to become one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League.
There is also the fact that Chelsea have already invested considerable time in developing him. After missing almost all of last season through an anterior cruciate ligament injury, Colwill has had to work hard to get back into the team.
The Blues have also been linked with plans to improve his contract, which would underline their intention to keep him for the long term.
Barcelona may need a new centre-back, but Colwill is unlikely to be the player they go after. Not only that, but Chelsea have no financial or sporting reason to make him available.
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