Chelsea willing to buy Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi

Chelsea are considering a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi during the January transfer window. With ongoing worries about Wesley Fofana’s fitness, the Blues are eager to strengthen their defensive lineup, and Guéhi has emerged as a top target.

The 24-year-old centre-back has been a standout performer for Crystal Palace since joining the club in 2021. Known for his composure, maturity, and positional awareness, Guéhi has consistently impressed in the Premier League. While not the tallest centre-half, his physicality and defensive acumen make him a formidable presence on the pitch. Over his time with Palace, he has made 134 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing three assists.

Guéhi has also become a key figure for the England national team, earning 22 caps since his debut. His performances for both club and country have not gone unnoticed, drawing attention from some of the Premier League’s top clubs, including Newcastle United and now Chelsea.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Guéhi is driven by an urgent need to address vulnerabilities in their defensive ranks. Wesley Fofana, who has struggled with injuries since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, potentially missing the remainder of the season. This has left manager Enzo Maresca exploring options to bolster his backline.

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Guéhi fits the profile of the player Chelsea are seeking: young, experienced, and proven in the Premier League. However, Palace are unlikely to part with their defensive lynchpin without a significant offer, especially given his importance to their squad.

While Guéhi is a priority target, Chelsea are also considering alternative reinforcements. Reports from football.london suggest that Sporting CP duo Gonçalo Inácio and Ousmane Diomande are being closely monitored. Both players are highly rated in Portugal and could provide Chelsea with additional defensive depth.

In addition, Chelsea are weighing the possibility of recalling Trevoh Chalobah, who is currently on loan at Crystal Palace. Chalobah’s familiarity with the Blues’ setup could make him a practical short-term solution if a deal for Guéhi or other targets proves difficult to secure.

Chelsea may face stiff competition in their pursuit of Guéhi. Newcastle United are also reportedly interested in signing the England international as they look to strengthen their squad for a potential top-four finish. The battle for Guéhi’s signature could see Palace demand a substantial transfer fee, especially given the defender’s growing reputation.

Chelsea’s interest in Marc Guéhi signals their intent to address key weaknesses and reinforce their squad for the challenges ahead. Whether Guéhi will make the switch back to Stamford Bridge remains to be seen, but his arrival would undoubtedly be a significant boost for the Blues.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.