Championship trio 'chase Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah'

Championship trio Ipswich Town, Reading and Watford have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Chelsea youngster Nathaniel Chalobah on loan.

The England Under-21 international tried to join Bordeaux on loan last week, but the switch was blocked by FIFA because of a rule which prevents players from turning out for three different clubs in a season.

However, he can join a Championship side on an emergency deal and that has alerted Ipswich, Reading and Watford, according to the Daily Mail.

A return to Watford would seem to be the most likely destination after Chalobah enjoyed the most successful season of his career with the Hornets in 2012-13, starting in the playoff final as Watford lost in extra time to Crystal Palace.

The 20-year-old, who is yet to make a senior appearance for Chelsea, spent the first half of this season on loan at Burnley, but failed to make an impact at the Premier League newcomers.