Chelsea set Chalobah asking price as first Como offer reaches €27m
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Chelsea have set an asking price for defender Trevoh Chalobah after receiving an initial €27m offer from Serie A side Como.
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Attributed to original sourceMore details are emerging on Como’s offer for Trevoh Chalobah, reported to be worth €25m plus €2m add-ons, but Chelsea are demanding €35m for the defender, who is also targeted by Inter.
There had already been numerous suggestions over the last few days that Como had set their sights on Chalobah to reinforce their squad after securing Champions League qualification.
It was also clear that this was going to be a difficult operation due to the costs involved in the transfer fee, as well as competition from Inter.
Chelsea dictate Chalobah terms KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 22: Trevoh Chalobah #12 of England trains during and England Training Session on June 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio , the proposal put forward this week by Como is worth €25m plus a further €2m in add-ons.
However, this is a far cry from the Chelsea asking price, which is set at €30m plus another €5m in performance-related bonuses.
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) It remains to be seen if they can negotiate that down, but the Blues are aided by the suggestions Chalobah could start for England in tonight’s World Cup game against Panama, due to a Reece James injury.
A product of the Chelsea youth academy, Chalobah turns 27 next month and made 47 competitive appearances for his club this season, also scoring three goals from defence.
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What happened
Chelsea have established a valuation for centre-back Trevoh Chalobah following a first bid of €27m from Como. The Italian club, newly promoted to Serie A, are looking to add Premier League experience to their squad. Chelsea are open to selling but appear to want more than the opening offer, with negotiations expected to continue. Chalobah has been on the periphery of Chelsea's first-team plans in recent seasons and has had loan spells away from the club.
Chance analysis
Chalobah's potential departure would marginally thin Chelsea's centre-back depth, but he has not been a regular starter, so the sporting impact is limited. From a financial standpoint, a sale aligns with Chelsea's pattern of generating pure profit from academy products. Como's willingness to spend €27m+ on a Premier League defender signals their aggressive Serie A recruitment strategy under the Djarum Group ownership, aiming to establish themselves in the top flight.
If completed, Chelsea lose a rotational centre-back with minimal first-team impact, while Como gain significant defensive reinforcement for their Serie A campaign.
Chalobah sale unlikely to affect Chelsea's first-team strength; Como gaining a proven PL defender would boost their survival prospects if completed.