Chelsea shot down Como’s third bid for defender Trevoh Chalobah, making it clear they aren’t dropping their £35 million asking price. This isn’t some gentle negotiation, it’s a full-on standoff, and Chalobah is right in the middle of it.
The Standoff Is Real, And Chelsea Ain’t Budging
Como, led by former Chelsea legend Cesc Fabregas, has made Chalobah a priority target this summer. They really want him! Their first offer back in June, for over £22 million, got a swift “no.” Since then, they’ve thrown two more improved bids Chelsea’s way, but the Blues just aren’t impressed. Chelsea’s valuation is crystal clear: £30 million plus another £5 million in add-ons. They’ve stood firm in every negotiation, refusing to lower that price point even with ongoing discussions. It’s tough to watch because Como keeps pushing, but Chelsea isn’t blinking.
What’s Next For Chalobah? It’s Complicated
Here’s the kicker: Chelsea *is* open to selling Chalobah before the transfer window closes. But guess what? Only if their valuation gets met. His future is already under a microscope, especially with news that Chelsea is closing in on signing Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. That deal is expected to blow past £55 million. If Lacroix lands, Chalobah’s path to regular first-team football under head coach Xabi Alonso could get even more restricted.
And get this, despite all this transfer drama, Chalobah just came off one of the strongest seasons of his career in 2025-26! He made 47 appearances across all competitions, scored twice, and even earned a late call-up to England’s World Cup squad after Tino Livramento got injured. He even debuted in England’s wild 6-4 victory over France in the third-place play-off. This guy’s a Cobham academy graduate, been with Chelsea since he was eight years old. He signed his current contract in 2022, and it runs until 2028 with an option for an extra year. So yeah, Chelsea has absolutely no pressure to accept some cut-price offer for their guy.
Como is still holding out hope they can strike an agreement. A move would be pretty cool, reuniting Chalobah with Fabregas, who was actually still at Stamford Bridge when Chalobah was coming up through the academy. But for now, Chelsea’s position remains totally unchanged. They’re holding out for every single penny of their full valuation. Will Como pony up? We’re all waiting to see if this saga finally breaks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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