West Ham United transfer news as loan-to-buy now on cards for Chelsea ace Trevoh Chalobah

West Ham still want to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, and the Blues have now told him he can leave the club this summer, according to TEAMtalk.

The online publication shared on 5 August that Chelsea would prefer a permanent move for their academy product, but could be open to a loan-to-buy move amid interest from West Ham, Crystal Palace and Everton.

It has also been reported that there is no shortage of interest from Europe in the defender, who would be open to a move abroad despite strong interest from within the Premier League.

A loan might suit all parties

West Ham have had multiple big-money bids rejected this summer, as clubs hold out for high prices in the knowledge that the Hammers recently received a huge £105million from Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal, so a loan move may provide them with an opportunity to strengthen without the financial strain.

While any loan move would likely include an option or obligation to make it permanent, it will allow the Hammers to differ payments rather than spending on top of other high-profile targets this summer.

The Hammers have been linked to sever centre-backs this summer, including Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah, although Chalobah offers a younger option, as well as sticking with the homegrown target David Moyes has set.

The Chelsea defender was targeting a stay at Stamford Bridge this summer, but the club’s move for Axel Disasi from Monaco has essentially forced him out of the club, with West Ham seemingly poised to capitalise.

In other West Ham news, a huge bid has been placed after agreeing to wage for new signing.