Chelsea have received a bid for centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from Como, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It remains unclear whether the Blues will let the English star leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Chelsea need a defensive reshuffle following their atrocious 2025/26 season, and the West Londoners might consider selling him. Inter Milan are also interested.
Chalobah was one of the many Chelsea players who struggled last season, falling below the standards he set towards the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
The 26-year-old has two years left on his deal, and with no new contract in sight, this might be the best time to get a fee for him.
Chelsea should hold on to Chalobah
However, Chelsea would be making a mistake if Chalobah is the defender sacrificed this summer.
While he did not produce a flawless campaign, he still outperformed several of the club’s other central defenders over the course of the season.
Wesley Fofana once again struggled to stay fit, denying Chelsea any consistency at the back.
Tosin Adarabioyo endured an inconsistent first year at Stamford Bridge, Benoit Badiashile failed to build on his early promise,
New arrival Mamadou Sarr remains an unproven talent at the highest level.
Chalobah, by contrast, has shown that he can perform in the Premier League, is comfortable in different defensive systems, and rarely lets the occasion overwhelm him.
He is also homegrown, an increasingly valuable asset under Premier League and UEFA squad registration rules. The Blues cannot discard those qualities lightly.
If Chelsea are serious about rebuilding a defence to challenge for honours, they should move on players who have contributed less or whose long-term outlook is less convincing.
There is a reason clubs are willing to invest in Chalobah. He has established a reputation as a reliable, experienced defender with room to grow.
The lack of comparable interest in Fofana, Tosin, Badiashile or Sarr says plenty.
Chelsea should think carefully before cashing in on one of the few centre-backs who still possess genuine market value and have consistently shown they can be trusted.
