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Como are making ever more desperate moves in their bid to steal Trevoh Chalobah away from Stamford Bridge, per reports from Italy. The ambitious Serie A outfit have been forced into putting a third offer on the table amid mounting urgency, which includes a fixed \u20ac30 million fee, plus a further \u20ac5 million in performance-related add-ons. The gulf between the two negotiating parties has been reduced considerably, and it is understood that a new summit between the clubs will take place shortly.<\/p>\n
The re-introduced overture is a huge departure from Como\u2019s previous attempts, which the Blues promptly rejected. The Italians had initially bid \u20ac25 million plus \u20ac2 million in add-ons. They then increased their bid to \u20ac28 million and added an identical bonus structure. Chelsea have been as determined as ever throughout, holding out for their valuation of \u20ac30 million plus \u20ac5 million in attainable incentives.<\/p>\n
Chalobah is a homegrown product who joined the club as a youngster and came through the academy, but has been a peripheral figure at Stamford Bridge in recent campaigns. The 27-year-old is playing for England at the 2026 World Cup, where the Three Lions will play France in a third-place playoff. Being an academy graduate, he only brings in profit, so any big sale would improve Chelsea\u2019s Financial Fair Play position and make it easier for them to sign players in this window.<\/p>\n
If completed, Chalobah will link up with former Chelsea midfielder Cesc F\u00e0bregas whose growing project at Como is attracting considerable interest. The versatile defender, comfortable in a traditional back four or a three-man backline, would add much-needed Premier League and Champions League experience to F\u00e0bregas\u2019 developing backline. Chelsea and Como are expected to have a final round of discussions to resolve the remaining complexities of the potential agreement.<\/p>\n
Xabi Alonso Implements a Complete Defensive Overhaul at Chelsea<\/h2>\n Under new boss Xabi Alonso, Chelsea are carrying out a total overhaul of their defensive set-up. The west London giants have already accepted a deal to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid for around \u00a351.8 million this summer. At the same time, they have signed Marco Palestra from Atalanta for a fee of over \u00a343 million, showing their clear intentions.<\/p>\n
It has been confirmed that initial contact has already been made with Crystal Palace\u2019s Maxence Lacroix, the Blues\u2019 top target for a centre-back. The imperious Frenchman has become one of the division\u2019s more dependable defensive operators and is valued at around \u00a355 million.<\/p>\n
Chalobah\u2019s exit is part of a wider defensive shake-up at Stamford Bridge. The futures of Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Wesley Fofana are uncertain going into the new campaign.<\/p>\n\n <\/aside>\n \n\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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