Nottingham Forest target Trevoh Chalobah is "ready to leave" Chelsea in the January transfer window, it has been claimed.

Forest and Bayern Munich made offers for the defender this past summer, but were not successful. The 24-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, with recent arrivals Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi leapfrogging him.

According to 90min, Chalobah is "prepared to explore" a transfer in the winter window, and that could prompt Forest to reignite their interest. It's said that Chelsea would prefer a permanent move rather than a loan, which would suit Forest as they already have Andrey Santos on loan from Stamford Bridge.

Forest would likely face competition for Chalobah's signature, though. Bayern Munich, who are managed by former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, "remain interested" in signing the young England international. The defender was a regular under Tuchel in west London.

The Reds also "remain keen" on Chalobah, but other Premier League sides are also said to be interested. Brentford, Fulham and Newcastle United are all in the running.

His brother Nathaniel played for Forest on loan in 2013-14. He made 12 appearances in the Championship, scoring twice from defensive midfield.

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