Chelsea agree to sell defender Trevoh Chalobah to Italian side Como
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sell defender Trevoh Chalobah to Italian side Como as the London club looks to trim its heavily bloated squad.
The academy graduate has fallen drastically down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following another busy summer of spending.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the Serie A outfit have now secured a verbal commitment for the centre-back.
A move to Italy would finally end a lengthy and emotional association with his boyhood team.
Balancing the books
The Blues are actively seeking to offload homegrown talent to comply with financial regulations.
Following a string of new arrivals, further exits were deemed completely inevitable before the transfer window closes.
The English centre-half found his opportunities increasingly limited following the recent recruitment of further defensive reinforcements.
Fellow Stamford Bridge defender Tosin Adarabioyo recently offered high praise for his outgoing teammate.
He is flawless.
Tosin Adarabioyo
A fresh start in Italy
A switch to the peninsula offers a crucial chance for regular first-team football.
The ambitious Italian side have been aggressively targeting experienced players from top European leagues to bolster their newly-promoted ranks.
The exact fee for the former England Under-21 international has not yet been officially disclosed.
Negotiations are expected to progress rapidly over the coming days to finalise the requisite paperwork.