LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace throughout the Carabao Cup Quarter Last match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Pictures)
Chelsea are pushing to re-sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace however they’ve been postpone by the asking value thus far, CaughtOffside has been advised.
The 24-year-old, who left Stamford Bridge for Selhurst Park in 2021, has emerged as a prime goal for the Premier League outfit, who want to agree a deal throughout the January switch window.
With Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile each sidelined, Chelsea’s want for reinforcements is pressing. Guehi is open to a return to his former facet as he needs to remain in London and Enzo Maresca is claimed to be eager on including his expertise to the squad. Guehi’s contract is up in 18 months however Palace are nonetheless in search of most worth for his or her centre-back.
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As issues stand, the Blues look like the one severe contenders for Guehi, however Palace are nonetheless holding out hope for a bidding battle in the summertime. The membership had hoped – and it was anticipated – that Liverpool would are available in for the England worldwide, however CaughtOffside understands that the Reds will not be concentrating on the defender.
Newcastle United proceed to carry a tentative curiosity. The Magpies, on the behest of Eddie Howe, had made a number of bids for Guehi in the summertime, going as excessive as a club-record £70 million. Nevertheless, Crystal Palace stood agency, unwilling to lose their captain after already agreeing to promote Joachim Andersen to Fulham. A protracted-term harm to new signing Chadi Riad added to their resolution to maintain Guehi on the time.
Trevor Chalobah needs to remain at Palace amid Chelsea’s curiosity
Crystal Palace defender Trevoh Chalobah (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Pictures)
An alternative choice for Chelsea is to recall Trevoh Chalobah, who’s at present on mortgage at Palace.
The Blues are weighing up his return however it is usually doable to completely promote him to Palace to generate funds for different signings. Chalobah has loved 1,243 minutes of soccer thus far with the Eagles, that includes in 14 video games in all competitions thus far, the place he has netted three targets.
After being frozen out throughout the summer season, shedding his squad quantity, and coaching other than the primary group, the 25-year-old is reportedly hesitant a few return to Chelsea. As a substitute, he’s hopeful of creating his keep at Selhurst Park a long-term one.