Trevoh Chalobah's agents have landed in Italy to hold talks over the 26-year-old's future. Chalobah, who is currently across the Atlantic at the World Cup with England, is reportedly keen on a move to Serie A this summer.
Interest from Inter Milan and Como
The centre-back, who played 34 times for Chelsea in the Premier League last season, is the subject of interest from both Inter Milan and Cesc Fabregas' Como in the Italian top-flight. Fabrizio Romano has reported that Chalobah's agents will hold talks with both clubs, following rumours that Chelsea have already rejected an opening offer from Como of around £23m.
Talks with Inter Milan Ongoing
Talks with Inter Milan are ongoing over personal terms, but Cristian Chivu's side have not yet tabled a formal offer to the west London club. Romano claims that Chalobah is a long-standing target of Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio, and the defender is keen to play in Serie A in 2026-27.
Chalobah's Chelsea Career
Chalobah is no stranger to a move away from west London, though he has only ever left the club on loan. The 26-year-old joined Chelsea's academy at the age of eight, and signed his first professional contract with the club in March 2018. The versatile defender was named by Antonio Conte as a substitute for the 2018 FA Cup final victory against Manchester United, but Chalobah did not enter the field.
Three successive loan spells followed for the Englishman, as Chalobah signed for Ipswich Town in 2018, Huddersfield Town in 2019 and Lorient in 2020; his first taste of domestic football on the continent. Chalobah returned to Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea the following summer and made his debut in the 2021 UEFA Super Cup against Villarreal, months after his boyhood club had won the Champions League.
International Career
Tuchel has shown faith in the Englishman, not only handing him his Chelsea debut but also selecting him for his first England cap in May last year. Following Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento's injury ahead of the World Cup campaign, Tuchel shocked many by selecting Chalobah as his replacement. The 26-year-old is yet to feature in this summer's tournament, but with England's options at right-back dwindling, he may very well yet play his part in the Three Lions' bid to bring football home this summer.
Transfer Valuation
While Inter previously inquired over the availability of Udinese's Oumar Solet, a deal did not progress further than opening talks. As such, Chalobah is now believed to be Inter's number one target as the Nerazzurri look to strengthen their defence as they bid to defend their Serie A title next season. Xabi Alonso's side are said to value Chalobah at around £30m, with Como's opening bid failing to reach this valuation.
