Chelsea outcast Trevoh Chalobah has turned down the opportunity to join Fulham and Crystal Palace ahead of next season.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Fulham and Crystal Palace have both failed with their attempts to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah this summer. While the Blues are ready to part ways with their academy graduate, he is not willing to join either Premier League club and is waiting for the perfect opportunity.
Chalobah has had an impressive rise at the West London club. He got promoted to their first team in the summer of 2021. While he had a great start to his first-team career and showcased signs of great potential, injuries have hampered his progress, and the 25-year-old is no longer a part of their plans moving ahead.
Chelsea ready to sell Chalobah
The Blues already have a lot of quality at the back, and they are also looking to further reinforce that area of the pitch. With Chalobah not in Enzo Maresca’s plans going forward, Chelsea are ready to cash in on him. They are expected to offload quite a few of their players, and the Englishman is quite high on that list as he is a homegrown player and will result in pure profit on their books.
Fulham and Crystal Palace are both looking to reinforce their backline. Tosin Adarabioyo’s departure means the Cottagers need a new centre-back on a priority basis. With Marc Guehi’s future uncertain, the Eagles are also looking to bring in a new defender.
Both clubs are interested in Chalobah, who is no longer a part of the Blues’ plans. They did approach him for a potential transfer. But the 25-year-old has turned down the opportunity to join either of the Premier League clubs.
Chalobah is no rush, Chelsea want a quick sale
The 25-year-old utility man is waiting for the perfect opportunity and does not want to rush into any decision. The Chelsea graduate is willing to wait another season if needed to secure the right move. While he is open to a loan move for regular first-team action, Chalobah is in no hurry to leave the Blues with his contract running until 2028.
The Englishman’s stance has frustrated the decision-makers at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea want to cash in on him as soon as possible because his sale represents pure profit. Chalobah’s departure will help balance their books and further strengthen their squad ahead of next season.
