Chelsea keen to cash in on defender in January

Chelsea are keen on parting ways with defender Trevoh Chalobah when the transfer window reopens in January.

The centre-back was on the radar of Bayern Munich last summer, but the Blues rejected their temporary proposal.

On deadline day, Nottingham Forest made a permanent bid which was accepted, but Chalobah refused to leave.

It is now reported that the Blues are preparing to offload Chalobah when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

Chalobah has been out of contention for the Blues due to an injury, but he is anticipated to return in the festive period.

Mauricio Pochettino has continued to insist that Chalobah remains in his plans, but the hierarchy share a different stance.

The Blues are looking to balance their financial books for next summer and they are open to a couple of mid-season sales.

Aside from Chalobah, Ian Maatsen could also head for the exit door, having turned down a move to Burnley last summer.