Report – Inter Milan Could Reignite Interest In Chelsea Defender
This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
Inter Milan have still yet to sign a defender this summer transfer window.
The Nerazzurri had been widely expected to bring in a player to freshen up their aging backline this summer.
Reportedly, veterans Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi will both stay at Inter for one more season. Meanwhile, Benjamin Pavard is the subject of interest from Galatasaray.
Inter Could Reignite Interest In Chelsea Defender Trevoh Chalobah
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Trevoh Chalobah #23 of Chelsea FC looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between SE Palmeiras and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on July 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by)
One defender who has been on Inter Milan's radar for a long time is Trevoh Chalobah.
The Chelsea defender has reportedly been a target for the Nerazzurri for several years.
And the Corriere dello Sport report that Inter have never really stopped tracking the Englishman.
Chalobah could very well leave Stamford Bridge this summer. He may be surplus to requirements considering the size of the Blues' squad.
And the Corriere dello Sport report that Inter are considering making a move to sign Chalobah before the transfer window closes.
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