By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

25th Aug, 2023 | 1:53pm

Sources: Nottingham Forest blow as Chalobah rejects move

Nottingham Forest have become the latest club to show interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, sources have told Football Insider.

The 24-year-old has been admired by clubs in England and across Europe throughout the summer transfer window with the Blues ready to let him depart.

Despite Forest’s interest, it is believed Chalobah is not keen to make the move to the City Ground in the final days before the 1 September deadline.

Inter Milan are among the European options potentially available to the former England Under-21 international, and they could yet come back in for his signature.

Football Insider also revealed earlier this month (7 August) that Everton, West Ham and Crystal Palace are also interested in a deal for Chalobah.

But the defender’s injury could provide a potential complication in any potential move in the next week.

He is currently sidelined with a hamstring issue after reportedly aggravating a previous injury in training last week – and could face a month out.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are struggling with several injuries to other defenders – with Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile all on the treatment table.

It is believed the injury situation could now see Chalobah remain a Chelsea player until the January window.

His contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire in June 2028 after signing a huge extension in November 2022.

He played 34 times across all competitions for Chelsea last term, starting in 26 of those outings.

The 24-year-old Blues academy product also boasts impressive versatility having featured at centre-back, right-back and in defensive midfield to date.

In other news, Nottingham Forest submit £20million+ loan-to-buy offer.