Chelsea had five different goalscorers in their win against London rivals West Ham United last Friday.
Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Trevoh Chalobah and Moises Caicedo all netted at the London Stadium to inspire Chelsea to a 5-1 victory.
None of those players are likely to be sold before deadline day, but a few of them have attracted interest this summer.
Neto was a key target for Saudi Arabian clubs, while Chalobah has been linked with teams in England.
Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea celebrates scoring his teams fifth goal
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Chelsea reject Bournemouth’s approach for Trevoh Chalobah
Bournemouth want to sign Axel Disasi from Chelsea before next Monday’s transfer deadline, but it looks like they were also keen on Chalobah at one point.
Journalist Simon Phillips has shared on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea that one of his sources has informed him that the Cherries initially made a move for Chalobah.
However, their approach was rejected by the Club World Cup winners, resulting in them turning to Disasi.
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Crystal Palace, where Chalobah spent the first half of last season on loan, are another club who are thought to have the central defender on their radar.
It has been claimed that Palace view Chalobah as Marc Guehi’s successor, with the 25-year-old set to leave Selhurst Park either this summer or in 2026.
The former Chelsea academy player has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Palace and does not want to sign a new one.
Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea celebrates scoring
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How Enzo Maresca feels about Trevoh Chalobah
With Levi Colwill expected to be out for most of the season with an ACL injury, Chelsea are not in a position to sell Chalobah right now. And even if they were, it is likely that Maresca would be against it.
The Chelsea manager is “happy” with the England international and feels he played an important part in the Blues qualifying for the Champions League last term.
Discussing Chalobah’s future in June, he said: “He helped us get a top-four spot and we are happy with Trev, but anything can happen, for any of the 25 players in our squad.”
With Wesley Fofana still building up his fitness and Benoit Badiashile sidelined alongside Colwill, Chalobah is a key player for Maresca at present.