Journalist: Crystal Palace weigh up asking for key Chelsea ace as part of possible Adam Wharton deal | OneFootball

Crystal Palace could ask for Trevoh Chalobah as part of any potential future deal for Adam Wharton according to reports.

Chelsea are well stocked in midfield, but with Romeo Lavia suffering another injury setback against Qarabag the Blues could look to assess their options.

The Blues face a difficult decision when it comes to Lavia, with the Belgian making just 30 appearances since joining in 2023, and is yet to complete a full 90 minutes.

Crystal Palace could ask for Chalobah as part of potential Wharton deal

Chelsea are constantly scouring the market for potential signings, and are believed to be interested in Man United’s Kobbie Mainoo.

The Blues also reportedly added Wharton to their list of transfer of targets in the summer, and journalist Aaron Ramiro has provided an update on the situation.

Wharton is attracting interest from a number of top Premier League clubs. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

He took to X.com and said:

“UPDATE: Trevoh Chalobah is being discussed internally at Crystal Palace as a potential makeweight in negotiations, with both clubs actively in talks.”

Wharton was called up to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania as a reward for his fine start to the season.

The England international has made 14 appearances in all competitions for, but it feels like it could possibly be his last season at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea interested in Kobbie Mainoo

Wharton isn’t the only midfield name interesting Chelsea, with the Blues also thought to be amongst the clubs interested in Mainoo.

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Mainoo hasn’t featured regularly under Ruben Amorim, and wanted to leave in the summer, and it’s thought his stance hasn’t changed.

Chelsea are said to have long term interest in the 20-year-old, and it will be interesting to see what happens with him in the January window, but any potential move from the Blues is likely to depend on the severity of Romeo Lavia’s injury.