Chelsea Sets £40m Price for Chalobah

Chelsea has set a £40 million price tag on Trevoh Chalobah, who was recently recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace due to an injury crisis in their defense. Despite his impressive performances at Palace, Chelsea is open to selling the 25-year-old defender, although Crystal Palace is unwilling to meet the asking price and his high salary. Chalobah was initially excluded from Chelsea's first-team plans and placed on the transfer list, but injuries to key defenders have necessitated his return. Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca, appreciates Chalobah's availability amid these defensive shortages but acknowledges the financial motives behind potentially selling him. The situation reflects Chelsea's financial strategy as they consider turning to younger academy graduates if Chalobah is sold.