
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has dropped a strong hint that he would welcome the permanent signing of Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea.
The 25-year-old defender, currently on a season-long loan at Selhurst Park, has been a revelation for the Eagles, forming a solid partnership with Marc Guehi and Maxence Lacroix while contributing three goals from set-pieces.
Chalobah’s move to Palace came after Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca made it clear the defender had no future at Stamford Bridge.
Despite interest from other clubs, his £25 million price tag deterred permanent suitors during the summer transfer window. Palace ultimately secured the England international on loan, though no option to buy was included in the deal.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s clash, a game Chalobah was ineligible to play, Glasner praised the loanee’s impact and addressed speculation about a permanent deal:
“A deal happens if three parties are happy with it: the two clubs and the player. If all parties want to have a deal, and agree, it will happen. He’s doing really well for us, and we were very consistent in our defensive line.”
The Austrian manager highlighted Chalobah’s offensive contributions, saying:
“Trevoh has now scored three goals, but we always say that is extra for a defender. He has three, Lacroix has one, Guehi has two. Add Daniel Munoz, and we have eight from our back-five. This is 40 per cent of the goals we scored, and it’s very important that we have defenders who can score goals.”
Despite Chelsea’s willingness to sell and Chalobah’s stellar performances, his long-term future remains uncertain. The 25-year-old still has over four years left on his Chelsea contract, meaning any permanent move would require significant negotiation.
Palace’s defensive setup has also attracted attention from other clubs. Marc Guehi, a former Chelsea academy product, was the subject of a £65 million bid from Newcastle last summer. However, Glasner remains optimistic about retaining the centre-back:
“No player from our squad came to me and said, ‘I want to leave.’ No one has played this many minutes like Marc. I am not concerned that Marc will leave.”