Chelsea defender Chalobah targeted by Inter and Como after Solet pursuit collapses
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Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah has emerged as a target for both Inter Milan and Como, with the Italian clubs having missed out on other defensive options.
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Attributed to original sourceInter have joined Como in tracking Chelsea and England defender Trevoh Chalobah, because negotiations with Udinese for Oumar Solet have stalled.
The Nerazzurri’s summer has so far been one of bitter disappointment, as they keep being priced out of players following weeks or even months of confident negotiations.
They lost Marco Palestra to Chelsea, look to be backing away from Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, and now Solet is increasingly unlikely to arrive.
Chalobah next on Inter list BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 21: Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea during the warm up during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at Amex Stadium on April 21, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) The defender agreed personal terms, but Udinese want at least €25m and so far Inter do not seem prepared to pay that for someone who is also an Atletico Madrid target.
Multiple sources including transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano therefore suggest that Inter are now turning towards Chalobah, who was already on the radar for Serie A side Como.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) The centre-back turns 27 next month and seems to be linked with a Serie A move every few months, though it never materialises.
A Chelsea youth academy product with several loan experiences under his belt, his salary is reported to be just €1.6m per season, but the cost of the fee is still considered too high for both clubs.
His profile might be rising too, because due to a Reece James injury, Chalobah is expected to start for England in tonight’s World Cup match against Panama.
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What happened
Trevoh Chalobah, a Chelsea academy product, is reportedly being courted by Serie A sides Inter Milan and Como. The interest comes after both clubs failed in their pursuit of other defensive targets, notably mentioned as a 'Solet problem' in the headline. Chalobah has been on the fringes of the Chelsea squad and could be allowed to leave. Inter are seeking defensive reinforcement while newly-promoted Como are building a competitive squad for their return to Serie A.
Chance analysis
Chalobah is a squad-rotation centre-back at Chelsea, unlikely to be a starter but useful depth. His departure would marginally weaken Chelsea's defensive cover but free up wages and squad space. For Inter, a Chalobah signing would be a budget-friendly reinforcement, while Como adding Premier League pedigree would be a statement for their Serie A campaign. Neither transfer would be transformative but reflects the current Chelsea strategy of trimming homegrown squad players.
Chelsea's defensive depth would be slightly reduced if Chalobah departs, while Inter or Como would gain a versatile Premier League-proven centre-back.
Chalobah is unlikely to feature regularly for Chelsea regardless, so his potential exit has minimal impact on Chelsea's competitive level.