Chelsea receives £23.3M offer from Como for Trevoh Chalobah

Como 1907 has tabled an opening offer of approximately £23.3 million (€27 million) for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, kicking off what could become a multi-club pursuit for the 26-year-old center-back. Chelsea, predictably, is not rushing to accept.

The Blues reportedly value Chalobah at around €35 million, which translates to somewhere in the £30-35 million range. That’s a gap of roughly £7-12 million between what Como is willing to pay and what Chelsea wants.

Why Chelsea is open to selling

Chalobah has been part of the Chelsea ecosystem since 2007, progressing from the youth setup through various loan spells, including time at Crystal Palace, and into the first team. Chalobah’s recent lack of playing time at Chelsea appears to be driving the club’s willingness to entertain offers. The Blues have reportedly prioritized him for a transfer as part of a broader defensive reshuffling. Chelsea is actively pursuing other center-back targets, with Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix reportedly high on their list.

For Chalobah, the motivation extends beyond club football. As an England international at 26, he’s reportedly keen to secure regular playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Como’s ambitions and Inter Milan’s lurking interest

Como’s bid is notable for what it says about the club’s trajectory. The Italian side, managed by former Chelsea player Cesc Fàbregas, is signaling serious intent by going after a Premier League defender at this price point. A £23.3 million opening offer isn’t pocket change for a club that was playing in Serie B not long ago.

Inter Milan is reportedly monitoring Chalobah as a potential center-back option, which could complicate matters considerably. Inter brings Champions League football and the gravitational pull of one of Serie A’s biggest names.

The timing of this interest, reported between June 26-28, 2026, suggests the summer transfer window is heating up early.

What this means for the transfer market

Chelsea’s reported €35 million valuation isn’t unreasonable for a 26-year-old England international center-back. The gap between Como’s opening bid and Chelsea’s asking price, roughly €8 million, is the kind of distance that typically gets bridged through add-ons and creative structuring such as performance bonuses, appearance fees, and sell-on clauses.

If Inter Milan formalize their interest with an actual bid, this could escalate into a genuine auction that could push the final price closer to, or even beyond, Chelsea’s €35 million asking price. For now, Como has made the first move, and no formal agreement has been reached as Chelsea continues to reject initial offers while exploring other potential deals.

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