Report: Club set sights on ‘fantastic’ Chelsea defender, he’s linked with January exit

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Inter Milan may reportedly be interested in Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah.

According to Gazetta dello Sport, as quoted by FC Inter News, the Italian heavyweights have set their sights on the 23-year-old defender.

It is understood that Inter have the Blues centre-back on their transfer radar in case they lose Milan Skriniar to Paris Saint-Germain.

Apparently, Romelu Lukaku, who’s currently on loan at the San Siro from Chelsea, could play a key role due to his close friendship with Chalobah.

Inter Milan interested in Chalobah

Serie A has turned into a good home for English players in recent years, with some currently thriving in the Italy’s top-flight division.

Former Chelsea players Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori are currently part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad due to their form at Roma and AC Milan, respectively.

For certain, it’s easy to imagine Chalobah doing well in Italy.

The ball-playing centre-back impressed last season during his first year in Chelsea’s first team, becoming yet another massive success to come through the academy at Cobham.

However, it feels like a bit of a backwards step for him given he’s made just two appearances across all competitions so far this campaign.

Let’s see if his fortunes can change now Graham Potter has become Chelsea’s new head coach.

January exit already linked

This Inter speculation comes shortly after Chalobah was linked with exiting Stamford Bridge in January.

Fabrizio Romano claimed he could leave in the next transfer window because he wants to be an important player in the Chelsea side.

Described as “fantastic” by Thomas Tuchel in the past, Chalobah is definitely good enough to play more for the Blues as he keeps developing.

He deserves a fair crack under Potter.

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