Report: Como to increase Chalobah offer to Chelsea as Inter wait
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Como are reportedly preparing a new, improved bid for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, while Inter Milan remain in the background as potential competitors.
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Attributed to original sourceComo are ready to make a new offer for Trevoh Chalobah after the €28m plus €2m add-ons was rejected by Chelsea, as the fight with Inter goes on.
The two clubs have been competing for several different transfer targets this summer and Chalobah is the latest in this tug of war.
Details of Como-Inter bids for Chalobah KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 20: Trevoh Chalobah #12 of England. during training on June 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) According to Sky Sport Italia, Como had made the opening offer at €25m plus €2m in bonuses, rejected because Chelsea are asking for €30m plus €5m add-ons.
A second bid was improved to €28m plus €2m add-ons, but again turned down.
Inter are considered the favourites, even though Italian media suggest they have not yet made a formal proposal to the Stamford Bridge side.
However, Calciomercato and Sky Sport Italia now suggest Como are preparing a new bid for Chalobah that should get them closer to the price tag.
This could be a problem for Inter, who seem to be working primarily on convincing the player first, and then entering talks with Chelsea.
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What happened
Como are set to table a higher offer for Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah after their initial approach was rejected. The Serie A side are pushing to secure the English defender on loan with an option to buy. Inter Milan, who were previously linked with Chalobah, are monitoring the situation but have not yet formalized their interest. The 25-year-old is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and has attracted interest from multiple Italian clubs this window.
Chance analysis
Chalobah's potential move to Como would give the ambitious Serie A side significant defensive reinforcement, while freeing Chelsea of a player outside their first-team plans. Inter's interest adds competitive tension to the deal — if they enter formally, Como may need to escalate further. For Chelsea, the outcome is largely financial: a loan fee plus potential buy option rather than a major capital return. The story's resolution will affect defensive depth calculations for all three clubs heading into the season.
Como strengthening their defence if deal completes; Chelsea freeing wages and squad space; Inter potentially pivoting to alternative targets if they miss out.
Monitor Chalobah's destination for Serie A defensive depth updates; if he joins Como, expect improved defensive metrics for the promoted side.