Como and Inter Milan Battle for Trevoh Chalobah as Chelsea Open to Selling England Defender

Trevoh Chalobah’s future at Stamford Bridge is increasingly uncertain, with Italian clubs Como and Inter Milan both identified as potential destinations for the Chelsea defender this summer.

Como, who are preparing for their first-ever Champions League campaign, have already lodged an initial offer for the 26-year-old centre-back. Manager Cesc Fàbregas is looking to strengthen his squad as the promoted side ready themselves for European football’s elite club competition. However, according to reports, a valuation gap currently exists between Chelsea’s asking price and what Como are willing to pay, leaving negotiations ongoing as the Blues hold out for an improved bid.

The ambitious Lombardy club face significant competition from a far more established force. Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan are also understood to be monitoring Chalobah as they look to reinforce their defensive options ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Despite making 47 appearances across all competitions during the 2025/26 campaign and contributing three Premier League goals, Chalobah is no longer considered an indispensable asset by Chelsea’s hierarchy, according to reports. The defender remains contracted to the club until June 2028, with an additional 12-month club option available, yet the Blues are reportedly open to cashing in on the Cobham academy graduate this summer.

Chalobah’s profile has been elevated significantly in recent weeks following a late call-up to the England squad for the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he was named as a replacement for the injured Tino Livramento. The call-up sees him reunited with manager Thomas Tuchel, who famously handed Chalobah his senior Chelsea debut back in 2021. Any meaningful appearances at the global tournament could further attract interest from prospective suitors.

Should a move to Serie A materialise, Chalobah would not be the first player from Chelsea’s celebrated Cobham academy to reinvent himself in Italy. Fikayo Tomori, another product of the academy, won the Serie A title with AC Milan in the 2021/22 season, while fellow Chelsea graduate Tammy Abraham claimed the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy with AS Roma that same campaign — a pathway that has come to represent a credible route back to prominence for players departing west London.

Chelsea have been among the most active Premier League clubs in the transfer market in recent windows, and their willingness to move on Chalobah reflects the club’s ongoing squad restructuring under their current ownership. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup providing a live audition for players across the globe, Chalobah’s performances in the coming weeks could prove decisive in shaping both his market value and his next club destination.