Chelsea Pursues Marc Guehi Transfer from Palace

Chelsea is reportedly interested in re-signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, following a disappointing £55 million bid that Palace deemed insufficient. The defender, who was sold to Palace for £18 million in 2021, has become a key player for the Eagles and has 18 months left on his contract. Chelsea's defensive woes, exacerbated by injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, have prompted them to seek reinforcements, including recalling on-loan Trevoh Chalobah. Guehi's value has dropped since last summer, when Newcastle attempted to sign him for £70 million. While Chelsea is in a favorable position, Palace's chairman has insisted they are not in a rush to sell, and a deal this month seems unlikely. Chelsea may have to wait until summer, when Guehi will enter the final year of his contract, potentially lowering his asking price.