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title: "Chalobah edging closer to Chelsea exit"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2017-07-05T16:33:43Z"
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# Chalobah edging closer to Chelsea exit

Nathaniel Chalobah is looking set to leave Chelsea this summer, with Watford closing in on a permanent deal.

According to a report from the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/nathan-chalobah-closes-watford-switch-10742982) today, the Blues midfielder discussed his future plans with Antonio Conte recently. Chalobah is keen to be playing consistent first-team football as he looks to progress his career.

However, Conte is said to be unable to give the young midfielder these assurances and this could lead to a summer exit.

![Clive Mason/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/632909104.jpg)

Chalobah is certainly one for the future and looks to have a lot of potential, but it’s not looking as though he’ll realise this with Chelsea and will now seek a permanent move away.

It’s claimed in the report that the Blues will demand a fee of just £5m to begin with, but “significant” additional bonuses are likely to be a part of the deal.

Chalobah enjoyed a successful loan spell at Watford in recent years, and will be keen to secure a move early on in the window.