Chelsea set STUNNING Trevoh Chalobah transfer stance

Cameron Smith

19 Jan 2025 19:00 GMT
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Trevoh Chalobah, Chelsea, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Chelsea could reportedly sell Trevoh Chalobah on a permanent deal before the end of the January transfer window after recalling him from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.

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The 25-year-old was sent on a season-long loan to Selhurst Park in August, but Chelsea have now recalled him to the club following injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

Chalobah is in line to play a key role at Stamford Bridge over the next few months, however Chelsea haven’t ruled out a sale if they receive an acceptable offer.

The Sun have revealed that Chelsea could sell Chalobah on a permanent deal if they receive a €47 million (£40m) bid for the Englishman, with a January exit not off the table.

Axel Disasi has been tipped to leave west London following Chalobah’s return and the Englishman is expected to challenge Josh Acheampong and Tosin Adarabioyo for a starting berth at Chelsea until Fofana returns from injury.

However, his long-term future in west London isn’t guaranteed and a departure in 2025 remains on the cards.

© IMAGO - Trevoh Chalobah has been recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace

What has Enzo Maresca said?

Following confirmation of Chalobah’s return to Chelsea on 15 January, Maresca confirmed why the Blues opted to end his loan spell at Crystal Palace early.

“It’s quite an easy process,” Maresca admitted. “We have new injuries. We were looking for a solution. We thought probably the best solution was to bring Trev back.

“We know him very well. He can help us. He knows the house better than me! He was very happy, I can see his face. I had a chat with him a few days ago, and I had a chat with him earlier today.

“The reason why he left at the beginning of the season was financial fair play, these kinds of things. It was not only a technical decision. The reason why he is here is that we are sure he can help us now.”