Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Chalobah's Como Move Could Trigger Chelsea Fire Sale
Chelsea's academy star Trevoh Chalobah has left for Como, potentially sparking a £119m exodus.
T. Chalobah
player
Player
Trevoh Chalobah
Position
Defender
From
Chelsea
To
Como
Fee
£30m+ (initial £25.7m plus £5.1m add-ons)
What happened. Trevoh Chalobah completed a transfer to Como for over £30 million, with Chelsea potentially raising £119 million before the deadline.
- Chalobah's fee is pure profit for Chelsea, aiding spending rules compliance.
- More Chelsea players could leave before the September 1 deadline.
- Manager Xabi Alonso said the market is open and they must be ready.
“We have to be ready. The market is open for a few weeks.”
— Xabi Alonso
Chelsea aim to raise over £100m before the deadline, with Chalobah's sale as the first domino.
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