Chelsea are open to selling Trevoh Chalobah this summer, but they are not prepared to let the defender leave on the cheap.According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea value the 26-year-old at around €40m, with the final fee still open to negotiation.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYComo have already made a move for the academy graduate, while Inter Milan’s interest is also confirmed.However, an offer in the region of €25m is not expected to be enough to convince Chelsea to sell.Chalobah remains a Chelsea player, but his future is now one of the more interesting defensive stories around Stamford Bridge.Como bid falls short of Chelsea demandChelsea’s stance makes sense when you look at Chalobah’s situation.He is homegrown, experienced, still only 26 and capable of playing at centre-back or right-back.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThat versatility makes him valuable, especially in a market where reliable defenders are not easy to find.The Times says the Blues have already rejected a £22m offer from Como.Como’s interest is ambitious and fits their push to build a stronger squad, but Chelsea clearly believe Chalobah is worth more.More Stories / Latest News€40m price tag: Chelsea make their demand clear for defender being chased by top clubsJun 29 2026, 8:52Winger ‘high on Liverpool list’ becomes priority after Yan Diomande rejectionJun 29 2026, 8:24Sources: Man United forced to rethink transfer plans after Manuel Ugarte injury blowJun 29 2026, 7:32Why Blues should hold firm on Chalobah valuationChelsea are right to demand close to €40m.Chalobah may not always be viewed as a guaranteed starter, but he has proved many times that he can be trusted when called upon.Selling him for €25m would feel too low, especially when Chelsea know academy players count as pure profit in financial terms.If Como or Inter really want him, they should have to pay a proper fee.That said, this could still be a sensible sale if Chelsea receive the right offer. Chalobah deserves regular football, and a move to Serie A could be good for his career.But from Chelsea’s side, the message should be clear: interested clubs must get much closer to the asking price.Surplus to requirements: Liam Delap exit edges closer as PL club offer to rescue himThe post €40m price tag: Chelsea make their demand clear for defender being chased by top clubs appeared first on CaughtOffside.