Como are preparing their third offer for Trevoh Chalobah, and the gap between the clubs is still part of the story. Chelsea want €35m, while Como are ready to go back with €30m plus add-ons. The move is being pushed hard, but it is still being reported as work in progress rather than a done deal.

Suwarso's transfer approach

Mirwan Suwarso has made the process sound unusually open. He confirmed that he called Inter to propose a pact of non-aggression over Chalobah, and also laid out the wider idea behind Como's dealings. In his words: "If you want him, you go for it, we'll back out. But if you buy him, then give me one of yours."

That is not normal transfer behaviour, but it does fit Como's image right now. Suwarso has been happy to frame the club as active, ambitious and direct in the market. The third bid for Chalobah sits inside that approach, with the club trying to land a player they see as ready-made rather than developmental.

Why Chalobah fits Como's pitch

There is a clear football case for the move. Chalobah has made over 150 appearances for Chelsea, and he has added eight goals and three assists from defence. For a club trying to strengthen at the top end of Serie A and settle into the Champions League level they reached by finishing fourth last season, that kind of experience matters.

Como's recent league form also helps their sales pitch. They arrive from a five-game run of four wins and one draw, which gives them more credibility than a newly promoted side trying to bluff its way through a big recruitment pitch. The money is still the main obstacle, but Como are at least acting like a club that expects to win these arguments now.

The fee picture remains the part to watch. One strand of reporting puts Como's latest offer at €30m plus add-ons, while other versions push the total higher. What is consistent is that Chelsea are holding out for €35m and Como are still trying to find the number that gets the deal over the line.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →