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Chelsea have made a decision on Trevoh Chalobah after another offer from Cesc Fabregas\u2019 Como, and if reports are true, Chalobah would become Chelsea\u2019s third-biggest centre-back sale.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chalobah is expected to leave this summer, with Inter Milan and Como both pursuing a deal for England\u2019s World Cup star this summer. It comes after a disappointing 2025-26 season, with Chalobah struggling.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea have 10 centre-backs \u2013 who are YOU getting rid of? \u274c<\/h3>\n

Colwill and Acheampong are ‘untouchable’.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Chelsea have a whole host of centre-backs. Maxence Lacroix is expected to complete a \u00a352m move to Chelsea, and there is a chance John Stones could join the Frenchman in West London on a free transfer.<\/p>\n

    That means Chelsea need to remove, arguably, five or six centre-backs. Wesley Fofana, Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, Mamadou Sarr, Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi and more could leave the club this summer.<\/p>\n

    If reports are true, Chalobah could leave for more than \u00a326m<\/h2>\n

    After a call from Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah is said to be keen on a move to Italy despite tentative interest from Premier League clubs like Crystal Palace. At one point, Inter were \u2018expected\u2019 to get him.<\/p>\n

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    Now, it appears Como are on pole position. Fabrizio Romano reports a bid of \u00a326m \u2013 \u00a321.5m with \u00a34.5m in add-ons \u2013 was made to sign Chalobah. However, Chelsea have informed Como a fee must be higher.<\/p>\n

    Chelsea want a figure north of \u00a326m if they are to sell Chalobah, Romano said: \u201cChelsea inform Como new proposal worth \u20ac25m (\u00a321.5m) plus \u20ac5m (\u00a34.5m) for Chalobah is not enough to get the deal done. <\/p>\n

    \u201cChelsea want more than \u20ac30m (\u00a326m) to sell Trevoh and Como also explore different options at centre back. Chalobah remains keen on move + still likely to leave,\u201d Romano reported late on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

    Only David Luiz and Kurt Zouma have cost more <\/h2>\n

    When it comes to Chelsea\u2019s record sales, there are some big numbers. Just this summer, Marc Cucurella and Andrey Santos have both left for figures of \u00a350m or more, with Cucurella departing for \u00a351.8m.<\/p>\n

    BlueCo are good at getting what they want, even if, often, it\u2019s not what Chelsea need. They have a price tag in mind for Chalobah. Even though there are only two years left to run on it, they will be stubborn.<\/p>\n

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    Chelsea want a figure north of \u00a326m for Chalobah, and it remains to be seen if Como will raise their bid to that sum. But if they do, Chalobah will be Chelsea\u2019s third-most-expensive centre-back sale in history.<\/p>\n

    Only two have cost more. David Luiz cost PSG a huge \u00a350m when they signed him from Chelsea, while Kurt Zouma moved to West Ham for \u00a329.8m. Chalobah would come in at third behind those two players.<\/p>\n

    Then, behind that trio of defenders, is England international Fikayo Tomori, who joined Milan in a deal worth \u00a324m. There is every chance that Chalobah becomes a rival of Tomori in Italy this summer.<\/p>\n

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