Fulham have rekindled their interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
The centre-back is one of many players who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Chalobah still has 4 years left on his contract but, as an academy graduate, that would count as a natural benefit in any sale as Chelsea tried to stay in line with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations.
After missing the first six months of last season with a hamstring injury, Chalobah inspired late in the crusade and Fulham, who signed him last summer, renewed their interest.
While Chalobah is expected to push to stay at Chelsea, the club’s finances may mean this is out of his control.
If he were to make a replacement in west London, it would be a move against Tosin Adarabioyo, who joined Chelsea as a free agent from Fulham.
With the departure of Adarabioyo and the departure of Tim Ream set to move to MLS side Charlotte FC, Fulham may soon find themselves with just two recognised senior centre-backs, Calvin Bassey and Issa Diop.
Fulham is now a coach for Chalobah, who attracted interest from Inter Milan and Bayern Munich last summer.
He is valued through Chelsea at £25m and is currently leading the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.
Standard Sport revealed last month that Manchester United were also following Chalobah. Tottenham are also said to be enthusiastic, but Chalobah would like to have normal playing time, which would possibly not be imaginable at Spurs, where Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are the first choice. defensive duo.
Fulham are interested in Teden Mengi, the centre-back relegated from England Under-21s, as they look for answers in central defence.