Trevoh Chalobah transfer latest: Chelsea eager to sell homegrown star in January as Tottenham and Bayern Munich hand Blues transfer blow

After a poor start to the season, Mauricio Pochettino has had an eye on the market, with the Blues looking set to sign a striker in January - but they will need to free up some of their budget before they can sign a number nine. Chalobah, who hasn't played in a league game under the Argentine, is one of the players rumoured to depart the Blues.

However, the 24-year-old's prolonged absence has presented Chelsea with a serious challenge. The Mirror reports that Tottenham and Bayern Munich have now both cooled their interest in the versatile centre-back and are actively looking at other signings, as Chalobah's injury will rule him out until 2024.

RB Leipzig, AC Milan, and Inter Milan have all expressed an interest in signing Chalobah in the past and are still keeping a close eye on his situation - although they could be put off by his injury record. Chelsea may lower their asking price if there is no interest, but this would obviously have an effect on their budget. The report by The Mirror also suggests that Newcastle may be interested, as could West Ham, who are looking for cover for Nayef Aguerd when he leaves the club in January for the African Cup of Nations finals.

Since he graduated from Chelsea's Cobham Academy, as any sale for Chalobah would represent entire profit for the club, which would be favourable in light of Financial Fair Play rules. As a result, his sale is something that the Blues find appealing internally.

The team is still optimistic that Chalobah will finalise his departure in the upcoming months since he is eager to take on a new challenge. But, in order to find a buyer, they might have to lower their asking price.