Atalanta have tried to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, but the deal is reportedly difficult due to the finances involved.
Chelsea will be one of the busiest teams in the final days of the window as they look to bring in a striker, but their main priority will be departures.
It has been reported that up to seven players could leave the club before Friday’s deadline, including Chalobah, Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell.
Atalanta tried to sign Chalobah
Chalobah, who rose through the ranks at Chelsea, has been told he is no longer part of the club’s plans after being left out of the squad for their pre-season tour of America.
The 25-year-old has four years left on his current contract after signing a new long-term deal less than two years ago and has been training with a group away from the first team.
The Blues want to sell Chalobah this summer, but so far there doesn’t seem to have been much interest and his departure doesn’t seem any closer.
However, Italian output Di Marzio have reported that Europa League holders Atalanta tried to sign Chalobah, but negotiations were difficult due to his salary and Chelsea’s valuation.
Chalobah was arguably Chelsea’s best centre-back after returning to the side after missing the first half of the campaign through injury and played a key role as the Blues finished last season strongly to secure a place in the top six.
The academy graduate has every right to reject any move that comes his way, although you’d have to question whether it would be the right decision to stay at Chelsea in an attempt to break back into the first-team squad.
Chelsea are believed to want between £25m and £30m for Chalobah, who can play at centre-back, right-back and in defensive midfield, but are in a race against time to find a deal.
