Southampton are pushing ahead with a bid for Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill.
The central defender is being linked with a move away from the club.
Despite losing defenders in free agency this summer, the Blues are linked to Nathan Ake from Manchester City and a host of other centre-backs.
According to The Sun, Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is an admirer of Colwill.
The Saints believe they can offer him regular first team football, which will entice him to leave Chelsea.
The 19-year-old was on loan at Huddersfield in the Championship last season.
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