Atalanta tries to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah

Atalanta have tried to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, but reports say the deal is difficult due to financial resources.

Chelsea are expected to be one of the busiest teams in the final days of the transfer window as they look for a striker, but their biggest priority is the outgoing players.

It is reported that as many as seven players could leave the club before Friday’s deadline, including Chalobah, Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell.

Atalanta tried to sign Chalobah

Chelsea forward Chalobah has been told he is no longer part of the club’s plans after he was left out of the squad for the club’s pre-season tour of America.

The 25-year-old player has four years left on his contract after signing a new long-term deal less than two years ago and has been training with a group outside the first team.

The Blues want to sell Chalobah this summer, but so far there doesn’t seem to be much interest and his departure doesn’t seem to be getting any closer.

However, Italy’s Di Marzio reported that Europa League holders Atalanta have made an attempt to sign Chalobah, but negotiations have been difficult due to his salary and Chelsea’s valuation.

Chalobah was arguably Chelsea’s best centre-back after returning to the team after missing the first half of the season through injury, and played a key role as the Blues finished last season strongly and secured a top-six finish.

More stories / Latest news

The player who has just come out of the youth academy has every right to reject any transfer. However, you have to ask yourself if it is the right decision to stay at Chelsea, because then he can earn a place in the first team.

Chelsea are reportedly seeking £25-£30m for Chalobah, who can play at centre-back, right-back and in midfield, but they are in a race against time to find a solution.