According to a report from L'Équipe, Mamadou Sangaré (24) has left RC Lens's squad as he closes in on a move to Brentford FC.
The Mali international was with the Lens squad in Italy as they participated in the Como Cup, albeit he was not involved in the two matches on Tuesday. He'll also no longer be available for the friendly against Villarreal on Saturday, as he has travelled to Paris ahead of the transfer to the Premier League side being finalised.
The midfielder, who arrived last summer on a €5m plus €3m in bonuses move from Austrian side Rapid Vienna, is set to break transfer records for both Lens and Brentford in a reported €48m transfer. He'll be Lens's biggest ever sale and Brentford's largest ever purchase.
In his sole season in the north of France, Sangaré was one of the standout performers, helping Lens win their maiden Coupe de France and secure automatic qualification to the UEFA Champions League after running Paris Saint-Germain close to the ******* le.
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#transfer #Paris #league

Italian talent Mattia Liberali scored a stunning goal in a Como friendly against Villarreal last night and explained why he picked Cesc Fabregas' side over a return to Milan: 'Since the very first call, I immediately understood their strong interest in me.'
Fabregas' Como played two mini friendlies last night, facing Saudi Arabian side Al Ula and Spanish club Villarreal for 45 minutes each.
The Azzurri beat Al Ula 3-1 but then lost on penalties to Villarreal after a 1-1 draw.
Summer signing Liberali scored a fantastic goal at the far post, giving Como the lead against Villarreal.
At the end of the match, he told Sportitalia: "I came here to support and help my teammates. I know it won't be easy, and we'll have to give our all. Training after training. Right now, I want to have fun and learn as much as possible from anyone, coach and teammates alike. I hope I can help them too during the whole season."

#scored #last #side

Arsenal have reportedly been monitoring Jurrien Timber closely after he underwent a minor operation on a groin issue weeks ago. ******* nal manager Mikel Arteta already has fitness headaches to deal with at the Emirates Stadium club ahead of next season. The Gunners boss will be without William Saliba when the 2026-27 campaign kicks off, and Timber will be desperate to return to action for the North London club before the end of pre-season.
The Netherlands international defender missed the World Cup as a result of the injury but has been training with the ******* nal team so far. However, he has yet to make a full return and it is unknown if he will be available for their first pre-season fixture against Girona on Saturday. Timber missed most of the ******* le run-in last term due to the longstanding issue and will hope to be fully fit when the new season starts.
Arsenal also take on Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund and Como in pre-season before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 16. They kick off their ******* le defence at home against newly-promoted Coventry City on August 21.

#arsenal #season #city #ISSUE

Cesc Fabregas warns Como could be forced to play the Champions League with 'a squad of 16-17 players' due to their limitations, but welcomes new signings Mattia Liberali, Luis Milla and Kaiki.
The Lariani were in Serie B just two years ago, but now find themselves preparing for the biggest competition in club football after finishing fourth in Serie A last season.
This sudden ascendancy has caught them a little off guard, and means that there will be some strict limits on just who can play in the Champions League.
UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 06: Como manager Cesc Fabregas reacts during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Friuli on April 06, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
"We have the UEFA list limits, so because we don't yet have a youth academy capable of providing certain things, we'll find ourselves in the Champions League with only a squad of 16-17 players," said Fabregas in a press conference.

#champions

Como coach Cesc Fabregas has welcomed the return of Roberto Mancini to the Italy job. 'I always liked him, since Manchester City. He's a winner and plays good football.'
The decision was finally made today to appoint Mancini to the **** onale, three years on from when he walked away from the role the first time to take over the Saudi Arabia national team instead.
Following offers to Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola and Andrea Pirlo, the choice of Mancini feels to some like a step backwards rather than trying to modernise Italian football.
However, Fabregas disagrees with the **** sment, insisting it is a positive move for Calcio.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – AUGUST 24: Roberto Mancini Coach of Saudi Nation team looks on during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Shabab and Al Ettifaq at Al-Shabab Club Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

#mancini #arabia

Connor Thomas got thrown to the wolves on Monday night, and the Mets' broadcast booth could barely stomach watching it happen.
The Braves reliever was left in to twist against New York's lineup long after the outcome had been decided, and by the time Atlanta finally mercy-killed the outing, Thomas had been shelled for 11 earned runs — the most any reliever has allowed in a major-league game in more than half a decade — according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.
His final line read: 2 2/3 innings, 10 hits, 11 runs, five walks, two strikeouts, three home runs, 78 pitches.
As Gary Cohen mentioned on the SNY broadcast of New York's 14-3 win, Atlanta had ground through five consecutive one-run games in the days before Monday, and rather than burn another arm in a game that was already lost, the Braves made the call to sacrifice Thomas to the baseball gods.
The 28-year-old left-hander — a Tifton, Georgia, native and Georgia Tech product who made his MLB debut with the Brewers back in 2025 — had only been summoned from the minors about two days prior. He's never been treated as a top prospect, and he entered Monday having not thrown more than 70 pitches in a single appearance since he was a starter for St. Louis' Triple-A Memphis affiliate back in September 2023 — more than 1,000 days ago.

#georgia

Luis Robert Jr. doesn't want to be traded by the Mets.
"To be honest, I'd like to stay here," Robert told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com on Monday. "I don't like those types of moves or trades that just happen in the middle of the season and you have to move around fast."
Whether he prefers to stay in Queens with the Mets, Robert needs to brace for a trade.
Outfield is the least of the Mets' problems as the focus shifts to next season and beyond. With phenoms A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge blossoming into everyday players alongside superstar Juan Soto, it would be a surprise if the Mets picked up Robert's $20 million club option for next year. There's no spot for him to get consistent playing time.
Therefore, since Robert must be treated like a player on an expiring deal, the Mets will look to get as much back for him as they can. Bob Nightengale of USA Today used the word "desperate" to describe how badly the Mets are trying to move Robert this week.

#robert #next #anthony #dicomo

Como remain firmly in the race for Trevoh Chalobah, with fresh talks scheduled with Chelsea on Saturday 25 July as the clubs attempt to reach a final agreement over the defender's future. According to Sky Italia, discussions are ongoing and the key issue continues to centre on the structure of the fee.
The broad outline of the negotiations is clear. Chelsea want £30m guaranteed to sanction Chalobah's departure, while Como are currently holding at around £25m, with a preference for part of the package to be tied to appearances and performance-related objectives. That gap is not vast, but it remains significant enough to prevent an immediate conclusion.
Como's recruitment drive has included a strong focus on adding quality at centre-back, with the club looking to provide Cesc Fabregas with a proven option in defence. Chalobah has emerged as the leading target, and this latest round of discussions suggests the Serie A side are serious about seeing the move through.
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From Chelsea's perspective, the stance is understandable. Chalobah is coming off a productive campaign in which he made 34 Premier League appearances and scored three goals, while also featuring eight times in the Champions League. Those numbers reflect both availability and trust, two attributes that naturally strengthen his market value.

#discussions

Italian side Como have submitted an improved formal offer to Chelsea for versatile defender Trevoh Chalobah, with direct negotiations ongoing to finalise an agreement. Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge.
The ambitious Serie A club have structured a new proposal worth a guaranteed €25 million, plus €5m in performance-related add-ons. Crucially, the add-ons are understood to be highly attainable, effectively ensuring the total fee reaches €30 million to satisfy Chelsea’s valuation.
This move follows an earlier opening bid from Como that fell short of Chelsea’s expectations. While the Blues hierarchy initially held out for a premium fee for their academy graduate, this upgraded, nearly guaranteed arrangement has significantly narrowed the valuation gap between the two clubs.
From the player’s perspective, Chalobah is said to be very keen on a move to Lombardy. The 27-year-old English defender is attracted by the sporting project under manager Cesc Fabregas, where he would be guaranteed a central role in the defence. Having spent recent seasons on the fringes at Chelsea, Chalobah sees a move to Italy as the ideal opportunity to re-establish himself as a regular starter.
Negotiations between Chelsea and Como remain active as the two clubs work to finalise the details of a deal. With personal terms not expected to pose any obstacle, given the player’s eagerness to join Fabregas’ side, momentum is building toward a swift resolution in the coming days.

#como #fabregas #negotiations #finalise

The thing I hate about this time of year is that it means the entire soccer world becomes an Umberto Eco novel. Every little thing is weighted with significance, evidence of some larger narrative that only the most psychotically semiotic can follow. Speculation becomes rumor becomes fact until everything spirals out of control. Sweaty access merchants like Fabrizio Romanò breathlessly publish statements from agents as "news" as if there's the quid isn't vastly outweighed by the quo. It's discouraging to sift through and infuriating to write about. And alas, I have to wade into this meritless swamp to write about Moise Kean.
Let's start with the basics. Kean is in his prime at 26. He's under contract at Fiorentina until 2030 after extending last summer despite months of speculation. He's Italy's best striker and the only guy who came out of its failed World Cup qualifying campaign with an enhanced reputation. 2025-2026 was a down year at domestic level (8 Serie A goals in 26 appearances) as he dealt with ankle and calf injuries that sapped his effectiveness all year as well as a team context that polluted everyone it touched. ****** ody thinks that version of the Moose is the real one, although his outrageous 2024-2025 is probably the ceiling rather than the norm.
As Fiorentina's best player, he was always going to be a popular grist for the rumor mill this summer. New DS Fabio Paratici is tearing this squad down to the foundation, ruthlessly excising anyone with the slightest odor of Daniele Pradè in his quest to reduce the wage bill. Having nearly set the club record for most expensive transfer window in the opening fortnight of the transfer window and with numerous additions pending, he needs to find money somewhere. Kean's the highest-paid guy on the roster and its most saleable ****** et. The math is simple.
Besides being simple, the math also just got cheaper. Kean's extension last summer contained a €72 million release clause that extended for 365 days. It's now expired, intensifying speculation that he could be on the move. The consensus price that the Viola would accept hovers around €40 million. I'd say that's about reasonable, although perhaps a bit on the low side, especially factoring in Paratici's need to balance the books after spending €90 million already. And hey, he already sold Kean at Juventus in 2019 for €30 million.
Speaking of big transfer fees, Como's reportedly at the window, fueling speculation that the nouveau rich Lariani might make a bid for the striker. On the surface, it adds up: Tasos Douvikas was excellent last year but Kean represents a step up in quality from the Greek international, while Álvaro Morata is 33 and on the wane despite his popularity with his teammates. Como also needs to add more players trained in Italy to meet UEFA's registration rules for the Champions League (unless the plan is to ignore those like it does FFP). Never mind the reporting that Como's only vaguely interested; something must be

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Chelsea have hit a snag in their efforts to offload Trevoh Chalobah this summer.
According to Alfredo Pedulla, the Blues have reached out to Como to revive negotiations for the England international, but reaching an agreement will be difficult.
The 27-year-old is also attracting interest from Serie A champions Inter Milan.
However, Chelsea have been forced to explore other options after the Italian giants temporarily paused their interest in Chalobah.
At the moment, Inter and Como are the clubs mostly interested in Chalobah, meaning the Englishman is more than likely to end up in Italy this summer.

Como have been very active, but also need to whittle down their squad, as Felipe Jack joins Cremonese, Southampton want Ivan Azon, while Club Brugge and Freiburg target Yannik Engelhardt.
The Lariani qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in Serie A and reaching the Coppa Italia semi-final, so are going to raise the bar even more this summer.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – APRIL 17: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, looks on prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Como 1907 at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on April 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Cesc Fabregas has already received reinforcements like Luis Milla from Getafe, Kaiki from Cruzeiro and Barcelona youth product Andres Cuenca.
The focus therefore now has to be on whittling down those who won't get playing time.

Aston Villa ******* s Pervis Estupinan, Bruno Guimaraes is not for sale, Inter Milan give up on signing Trevoh Chalobah.
AC Milan's Ecuador left-back Pervis Estupinan, 28, is one of the targets being ******* sed by Aston Villa. (Mail)
Bruno Guimaraes is viewed as not being for sale by Newcastle, despite rumours of ******* nal thinking they could get the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder for £50m. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Inter Milan have given up on signing England defender Trevoh Chalobah as they cannot afford Chelsea's asking price of £30m, but Como are still interested in the 27-year-old. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
Chelsea are set make an offer which could reach £21m for Rayo Vallecano's Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria, 28. (Marca - in Spanish)

Aston Villa ***** s Pervis Estupinan, Bruno Guimaraes is not far sale, Inter Milan give up on signing Trevoh Chalobah.
AC Milan's Ecuador left-back Pervis Estupinan, 28, is one of the targets being ***** sed by Aston Villa. (Mail)
Bruno Guimaraes is viewed as not being for sale by Newcastle, despite rumours of ***** nal thinking they could get the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder for £50m. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Inter Milan have given up on signing England defender Trevoh Chalobah as they cannot afford Chelsea's asking price of £30m, but Como are still interested in the 27-year-old. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
Chelsea are set make an offer which could reach £21m for Rayo Vallecano's Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria, 28. (Marca - in Spanish)

Nicolas Kuhn at Hampden in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final on 2nd November 2024. Celtic 6 Aberdeen 0. Photo AJ for Celtic Shorts.
Kuhn arrived in Italy following an outstanding campaign in Glasgow that convinced Cesc Fabregas’ side to invest heavily in his signature.
However, the German struggled to make an impact during his debut season, failing to record either a goal or an ***** ist while spending much of the campaign on the fringes of the first team.
Despite Como enjoying an impressive return to the top flight by finishing fourth and qualifying for next season’s Champions League, significant changes are expected to the playing squad ahead of the new campaign.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Daily Record, as many as 16 senior players could be moved on either permanently or on loan as the club reshapes its squad, with Kuhn among those facing an uncertain future.

Fútbol became real life for Cristo Fernández on Saturday night.
The "Ted Lasso" actor went from the fictional pitch for AFC Richmond to taking the field for El Paso Locomotive FC of the United Soccer League. Facing New Mexico United, Fernández entered the game as a substitute for Rubio Rubín in the 79th minute of the Locomotive's 2-0 defeat in a USL Cup match.
El Paso and New Mexico were in a scoreless tie until the 85th minute when Joseph Quiah scored in the left corner for United. Zico Bailey found the net four minutes later on a cross from Jake LaCava for a 2-0 lead. Attendance for the match was announced at 5,011.
Locomotive FC announced on Wednesday that Fernández was added to the club's 18-man matchday roster for a home game at Southwest University Park versus New Mexico.
"Yes, it's really him," Locomotive FC included in Fernández's bio on the club's website.

Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday as the Spaniard equalled Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's record of 10 premier class wins on a single circuit.
The seven-time world champion started on pole as he glided to a dominant win at the Sachsenring, 1.996sec ahead of Aprilia-Trackhouse's Ai Ogura in second with the **** anese rider's Spanish teammate Raul Fernandez completing the podium.
Marquez, on his Ducati, also won Saturday's sprint race to further cement his reputation as the 'King of the Ring', as he moved to 190 points at the halfway point of the 22-race season.
"(I'm) super, super happy. You know, it was a special weekend," the 33-year-old said.
"I was super concentrated because... if I want to have any chance to win the championship, I need to attack here.

Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez maintained his dominance at the Sachsenring circuit with victory in Sunday's German MotoGP.
The Ducati rider took Saturday's sprint race ahead of younger brother Alex and also qualified fastest for Sunday's race, which he controlled from start to finish.
The Spaniard was 1.996 seconds ahead of the rest of the field with Aprilia-Trackhouse duo Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez taking second and third.
It is the 33-year-old's 13th victory on the German track, his 10th in Moto GP and it sees him equal two records held by Italian legend Giacomo Agostini for the most wins at a single event and the most victories at the same circuit in the premier class.
"I'm super-happy. It was a special weekend," he said. "I knew I needed to attack here to have any chance of winning the championship."

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Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr is attracting interest from Como, with the Serie A side intensifying direct contact to sign the player, per Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Blues will likely be open to a deal, as the Senegalese star has struggled to nail down a starting spot at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea signed the 20-year-old from sister club Strasbourg and brought him to West London in January when they needed a solution to their injury and defensive woes.
Unfortunately, he struggled to get going under then Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior and interim manager Calum McFarlane.
While he reads the game well enough on the ground, he is not particularly imposing enough and struggles in the air.

Reports are growing that Como will improve their opening €20m offer for Galatasaray and Colombia international defender Davinson Sanchez.
There had already been Italian suggestions that the Lariani had turned towards the experienced centre-back, who turns 31 this weekend, after backing off Chelsea man Trevoh Chalobah.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MARCH 14: Davinson Sanchez of Galatasaray reacts during the Trendyol Super Lig match between Galatasaray SK and Rams Basaksehir FK at Rams Park Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Como have already made an opening proposal to Galatasaray worth a total of around €20m including add-ons.
That might not be sufficient, as the Turkish side is holding out for closer to €25-30m, especially after his impressive 2026 World Cup campaign with Colombia.

The New York Mets aren't going to have a key cog in the middle of the lineup for the foreseeable future.
On Thursday, Mets slugger Mark Vientos was hit by a pitch on his hand and suffered a bone fracture, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
"News: Mark Vientos suffered a bone fracture on that HBP. The Mets aren't offering more details at the moment, but he's obviously going to miss weeks," DiComo wrote.
Simply put, this is a brutal blow. Vientos is landing on the Injured List.
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Thursday's reports claim that Juventus are open to the idea of welcoming Dusan Vlahovic back to the club after the expiry of his contract on June 30, but only on the conditions laid out by the club's new CEO Giovanni Carnevali.
Vlahovic is currently a free agent after seeing his contract with Juventus expire at the end of June.
The Bianconeri had tried for over a year to get the Serbia international to commit to a new deal, but they were ultimately unsuccessful under the reign of former CEO Damien Comolli.
During the final year of his Juventus contract, Vlahovic was the highest-paid player in Serie A with a net salary of around €12m. The Old Lady were always aware of the fact that they would need to convince the striker into taking a pay cut if a renewal were to go ahead.
Despite months of back and forth, an agreement was never reached and Vlahovic is now available on a free transfer.

Roma, awaiting the official transfer of Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahce, will be forced to focus on other attacking wingers who can raise the level of their attack.
For Gasperini, this is a top priority. In his interview with Sky the day before yesterday, the Grugliasco-born coach appeared calm and aware of the work being done by Tony D'Amico.
This calmness contrasts with the fans' disappointment over the failed arrival of the 2001-born player from Marseille.
Among the players being monitored is Como's ***** ane Diao.
The 2005-born player had a difficult season due to some physical issues and finished the year with two goals and one ***** ist in 1,157 minutes. The Como winger was called up to the World Cup with Senegal but was almost never considered.

Real Madrid academy product Mario Gila is set to sign for AC Milan as Lazio and the rossoneri have already finalized an agreement for the player’s transfer. Milan will pay the Rome-based side €30 million, half of which will go directly to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid has brought in a substantial amount of money this summer transfer window through the sales of several academy products. The Spanish club have already earned €60 million from Nico Paz’s transfer to Como, €20 million for Víctor Muñoz, who moved from Osasuna to Liverpool, €12.5 million from Álvaro Rodríguez’s transfer from Elche to Bournemouth and €3.5 million for Mario Martín’s move to Getafe.
Real Madrid originally transferred Mario Gila to Lazio in 2022, with the Italian club paying €6 million for 50% of his rights. Los Blancos kept the remaining 50%.

Lazio left-back Luca Pellegrini could end up in the Premier League, with Hull City and Ipswich Town among his suitors.
The 27-year-old is a childhood Lazio supporter who realized his dream by joining his beloved club in January 2023. This season, he finally had a run in the starting lineup, with Maurizio Sarri dropping Nuno Tavares to the bench. However, the Portuguese ended up recovering his place in the starting XI towards the end of the season, so Pellegrini found himself on the bench again.
With only one year left on his contract, the Roman is expected to be sold this summer, especially following the arrival of Alfonso Pedraza, who completed a free transfer from Villarreal.
According to La Repubblica (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Pellegrini has several admirers on the market, especially outside Italy. The newspaper reveals interest from the newly promoted Premier League duo of Hull City and Ipswich Town. In Spain, the left-back is well-liked by Espanyol and Celta Vigo.
Pellegrini was previously linked with Serie A sides, but Como had already signed a new left-back in Kaiki, while others would struggle to match his salary (circa €1.5 million per year). The Italian full-back made 90 appearances for Lazio in total, producing seven **** ists and only two goals, but he arguably scored the club’s best goal of the previous campaign

It’s not all about the World Cup—there have also been other news stories worth highlighting.
In a recent interview, the Real Sociedad captain admitted that he has no intention of leaving the club of his life, despite rumors linking him with Barcelona.
Following Nagelsmann’s departure, Germany is looking for a new national team manager, and the leadership of the German Football Federation is already heading to the United States to speak in person with Jürgen Klopp, who, for now, would be willing to listen to the proposal.
At this point, there is little doubt that Bayern’s French star will continue wearing the Bavarian club’s colors, but if there were any remaining doubts, Upamecano made sure to put them to rest.
Despite the World Cup, the transfer market never stops, and the latest name on the table is Trevoh Chalobah, who is being linked with a move to strengthen Como’s squad.

Real Madrid have struggled to blood products from La Fabrica into the senior team over recent years, but they have become highly successful in selling them on to other top clubs in Europe. The production line at Valdebebas is operating successfully, and has now become a regular visit for scouts.
The success stories of Nico Paz, Rafa Marin, Chema Andres and Jacobo Ramon have alerted many clubs to the possibility of getting a talented youngster on the cheap, due to Los Blancos policy of selling low and then retaining a sell-on fee. Como, who signed both Paz and Ramon, in particular have taken an interest. The next to depart could be Victor Valdepenas, who made his debut under Xabi Alonso in December at left-back.
Valdepenas, who can at left-back or centre-back, is blessed with plenty of pace, and was attracting interest even last summer before his senior debut. As reported by Gianluca di Marzio, and carried by MD, Serie A side Bologna are interested in signing him. At 19, and with three years left on his contract, it would be no surprise to see Real Madrid cash in on Valdepenas, who already has plenty of experience with Castilla, and is probably ready for the jump up in level. Unless Jose Mourinho makes it clear he will use Valdepenas, he may also want more chances.
Valdepenas is unlikely to be short of options this summer though, with a number of big clubs having previously enquired about him. Last summer Borussia Dortmund held talks with Valdepenas, and for a significant portion of this season, ******* nal have been said to be following his progress. Valdepenas may well have a pick of destinations.

Como are ready to make a new offer for Trevoh Chalobah after the €28m plus €2m add-ons was rejected by Chelsea, as the fight with Inter goes on.
The two clubs have been competing for several different transfer targets this summer and Chalobah is the latest in this tug of war.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 20: Trevoh Chalobah #12 of England. during training on June 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
According to Sky Sport Italia, Como had made the opening offer at €25m plus €2m in bonuses, rejected because Chelsea are asking for €30m plus €5m add-ons.
A second bid was improved to €28m plus €2m add-ons, but again turned down.