German side RB Leipzig have joined the growing queue for Chelsea outcast defender Trevoh Chalobah this summer as they look to continue their good relationship with the Blues.
The two sides have already done business this summer, with Timo Werner having re-joined the Bundesliga outfit after two underwhelming seasons at Stamford Bridge. Now, Leipzig are keen to add Chalobah to a back line that has been hit by injuries, with Lucas Klostermann having picked up an injury on the opening day against Stuttgart.
ORLANDO, FL – JULY 23: Chelsea midfielder Trevoh Chalobah (14) kicks the ball during the game between Chelsea and Arsenal on July 23, 2022 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl. (Credit Image: Β© David Rosenblum/Icon SMI via ZUMA Press) 2JJB2T6 ORLANDO, FL – JULY 23: Chelsea midfielder Trevoh Chalobah (14) kicks the ball during the game between Chelsea and Arsenal on July 23, 2022 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl. (Credit Image: Β© David Rosenblum/Icon SMI via ZUMA Press) (Alamy Stock Photo)
Thomas Tuchel is willing to let the English defender leave should a new centre-back be brought in before the transfer deadline, with three bids already having been rejected for Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana.
Chalobah has been an unused substitute in each of his sideβs opening three games of the Premier League campaign, and will fight it out with Cesar Azpilicueta for a starting berth against Leicester City at the weekend following Kalidou Koulibalyβs red card at Elland Road.
But, as per the London Evening Standard, βSerie A duo Inter Milan and Roma are also chasing the 23-year-old, whom Chelsea would be willing to loan out if they manage to sign a new central defender before next Wednesdayβs transfer deadlineβ.
A busy end to the window in west London
Still yet to fully replace the players lost on a free at the beginning of the summer transfer window, Chelsea are also looking to add a midfielder and a forward this summer before the window slams shut in 8 daysβ time.
The priority, however, has to be in defence.