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JOE KRISHNAN

Ben Chilwell to Chelsea? Brendan Rodgers 'relaxed' over Leicester star's future amid transfer speculation

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted he is "relaxed" over Ben Chilwell's future amid reported interest from Chelsea.

The 23-year-old is understood to be one of Frank Lampard's top targets as the Blues plan to bolster their backline after conceding 54 goals in the Premier League this season.

While Leicester have remained firm in their insistence that Chilwell is going nowhere, the Foxes' missed out on Champions League qualification by finishing fifth.

That could, in turn, weaken their position in negotiations having initially demanded £80 million for the defender.

But when questioned on the subject, Rodgers says he is staying calm over the left-back's future, adding that interest in his "talented" squad from rival clubs is to be expected.

"It is something I am quite relaxed on," he told reporters.

Interest: Chilwell is reportedly a target for Chelsea and Man City Photo: REUTERS

"I am fortunate we have a talented group of players which I am sure will interest some.

“All we can offer is a wonderful environment to come and play, develop, work in and improve as a player.

"We will see where it goes from there over the course of the off-season.”

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