Como and Inter declare transfer truce over Chalobah and Khalaili
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Como and Inter have reportedly called a truce in their transfer dispute involving Trevoh Chalobah and Khalil Khalaili, ending the standoff between the two clubs.
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Attributed to original sourceAfter clashing on so many transfer targets, including Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and Anan Khalaili of Union SG, it’s reported Inter and Como have worked out a pact to avoid bidding wars.
The two clubs faced off in the Coppa Italia semi-final last season, but with both qualifying for the Champions League, they have found themselves chasing very similar targets on the market.
It was reported that they were both battling for Chelsea defender Chalobah , then Como showed an interest in Nerazzurri pick Khalaili , who was also in talks with Napoli.
Como and Inter make pact PISA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Giuseppe Marotta of FC Internazionale looks on prior to the Serie A match between Pisa SC and FC Internazionale at Arena Garibaldi on November 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Now La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that yesterday Como President Mirwan Suwarso and Inter President Beppe Marotta spoke on the telephone to discuss a pact of non-belligerence.
Effectively, if they are both chasing the same player on the transfer market, they promise not to spark a bidding war that pushes the price up for them both.
If Inter decide to step up their pursuit of Chalobah, then Como pledge to walk away and go for other targets, for example Galatasaray defender Davinson Sanchez.
The same goes for Khalaili, who is the Inter priority after selling Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid, then missing out on Marco Palestra to Chelsea.
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What happened
Reports from Italy indicate that Como and Inter Milan have reached a truce in their ongoing transfer negotiations. The dispute centered on Trevoh Chalobah, who is on loan at Como from Chelsea with an option/obligation tied to Serie A survival, and young talent Khalil Khalaili, who Como had been pursuing from Inter's youth setup. With both clubs stepping back from a public tug-of-war, the situation appears to have cooled heading into the latter stages of the season.
Chance analysis
A transfer truce between Como and Inter removes an off-field distraction for both clubs. For Como, retaining Chalobah on favorable terms strengthens their defensive options for the relegation battle; for Inter, preserving Khalaili protects a promising youth asset. The resolution suggests neither side wanted the standoff to escalate into a legal or public relations issue during a critical period of the season.
Como retain defensive depth with Chalobah while Inter keep Khalaili in their youth pipeline, with no immediate squad changes for either club.
Chalobah remains available to Como defensively; Khalaili stays with Inter — no immediate squad disruption for either side.