Chelsea reject €30m Chalobah bid from Fabregas's Como
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Chelsea have turned down a €30 million offer from Como, managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, for centre-back Trevoh Chalobah.
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Attributed to original sourceComo have recently submitted an offer to Chelsea in an attempt to sign England international Trevoh Chalobah, but the latest updates confirm that their bid has been turned down by the Premier League side.
€30m not enough for Como to lure Chalobah away from Chelsea According to reports from various outlets on Saturday, Como had submitted an offer worth a guaranteed €25m plus €5m in easily-achievable bonuses to take the deal up to the €30m mark.
However, according to the latest updates from Fabrizio Romano , Chelsea have informed Como that they will need to up their bid beyond the €30m if they are to strike an agreement.
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) Saturday’s report adds that Como are still weighing up other profiles to strengthen Cesc Fabregas’s back line, but that Chalobah is still keen on the move and is still likely to leave Chelsea this summer.
Inter had also briefly been linked with a move for the Chelsea academy product, but recent reports indicate that they are pursuing a move for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero instead.
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What happened
Chelsea have rejected a €30m bid from Serie A side Como for defender Trevoh Chalobah. Como, who are managed by former Chelsea and Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas, are looking to strengthen their defensive options ahead of their return to Serie A. Chelsea are holding out for a higher fee, with Chalobah still part of their defensive plans despite limited playing time in recent seasons. The 25-year-old academy product has had loan spells at Crystal Palace, Lorient, and most recently, helping Leeds to promotion.
Chance analysis
Chelsea's rejection signals they still see value in Chalobah or are leveraging his departure for a higher fee. Como's ambitious €30m bid reflects their growing financial muscle under Fabregas, who is reshaping the squad for Serie A. For Chelsea, this adds another centre-back in a crowded position, potentially complicating Enzo Maresca's defensive rotation and transfer-out plans.
Chalobah's future remains unresolved but is more likely to stay at Chelsea in the short term; Como's defensive recruitment plan faces a setback but they have the means to re-engage.
Chelsea likely retain Chalobah unless a higher offer arrives; Como may increase their bid or pivot to alternative defensive targets.