Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah wanted by Inter Milan in loan transfer with defender facing Fofana competition at the back
INTER MILAN reportedly want Chelsea youngster Trevoh Chalobah on loan.
The Blues have agreed personal terms with centre-back Wesley Fofana but cannot settle on a fee with Leicester.
Chalobah, 23, is reportedly prepared to leave on loan and get more playing time if he faces more competition.
Inter have approached the Blues to seek a deal for the youngster.
Simone Inzaghi is said to want Chalobah as part of a back three at the San Siro.
Chalobah shot onto the Premier League scene last season with a stunning strike from distance on his debut.
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He went on to make 20 appearances, and even scored in the Champions League against Juventus at Stamford Bridge.
The West London club say they don’t want to let the prospect out on a temporary deal but Inter may try and seek a solution.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea will seek a deal only once they have defensive cover, with Fofana the priority.
Thomas Tuchel has been chasing the 21-year-old for the last few weeks and is keen to sign him before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
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But Chelsea are well off Leicester’s £85million asking price for the defender.
The star fears he will be being priced out of a switch to Stamford Bridge this summer.
The Foxes are refusing to budge but could be forced to cash in on the Frenchman as he’s handed in a transfer request.