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Several clubs have started to move for Nicolas Jackson as his exit from Chelsea remains possible this summer.

AC Milan deal currently off, price too high and no intention to proceed. 🚫

Premier League clubs making initial approaches.

Barcelona, Bayern and Manchester United have shown interest in signing Christopher Nkunku. (NizaarKinsella)

Chelsea chiefs change their mind on selling Trevoh Chalobah

One player who ended up playing a crucial role in both finals Chelsea played in was Trevoh Chalobah. The Cobham graduate started both games, with Maresca clearly trusting him in the big occasions.

A year ago, it looked very unlikely that he would ever play for Chelsea again. Chalobah was frozen out by the first team, and spent the first half of the season on loan at Crystal Palace.

Even after his January return, it felt unlikely that he had a long-term future at Stamford Bridge, however it looks as if his situation has now changed.

Matt Law told the ‘London is Blue’ podcast that Chelsea are no longer encouraging sides to bid for Chalobah, with him a far better established player after his six months back at the club.

Why Chelsea are changing their mind on Chalobah

While Chalobah’s performances on the pitch will have played a part in the club gaining more faith in him, it is not the only factor at play.

The club have been impressed with Chalobah’s conduct at times he was clearly not in the thinking at Stamford Bridge, and how this did not deter him from giving his best for the club.

If Chelsea are to part ways with any defenders this summer, it is likely to be Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile.

Despite the latter personally claiming he would love to stay at the club, Chelsea are exploring the possibility to sell Badiashile this summer.

Newcastle United are keen to sign Chelsea central defender Axel Disasi this summer and initial talks have already started, CaughtOffside understands.

Having consulted well-placed sources in the industry, CaughtOffside have been told that “negotiations have begun” as Newcastle appear to lead other clubs in the race to sign Disasi.

The Frenchman spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, who also have an interest in signing him permanently.

Villarreal have also shown an interest in Disasi, but all signs now point towards Newcastle leading the race for the 27-year-old’s signature.

Chelsea are asking for €35m to let Disasi go, but it’s felt that Newcastle might be able to negotiate that down to more like €30m.

tvivler dog på Villa synes det er en god plan 🤣