Chelsea are considering an approach to re-sign former defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, reports claim, having seen him flourish since leaving Stamford Bridge in 2021.

Guehi join Palace for £18m following 18 months on loan at Swansea City. He has become one of the Premier League’s top centre-backs and enjoyed a starring role for England at Euro 2024.

Chelsea’s desire to boost their defence this month appears driven by the latest injury setback suffered by Wesley Fofana. Who has played only 32 times since a £75m transfer in 2022.

That Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is a “huge fan” โปรโมชั่น ufabet of Guehi, with Palace aware that interest from the 24-year-old’s former club exists. Ideally, the south London club want to keep Guehi and persuade him to sign a new contract beyond his current deal’s end in 2026.

Palace were asking £70m for Guehi last summer. When Newcastle United had multiple bids reject. But it remains to whether they could command that much again given. He would entering the last year of his contract next season.

Chelsea have tipped to offer Trevoh Chalobah. Currently on loan at Selhurst Park. Part of a proposed move, although Palace are said to prefer a cash deal.

There are further complications given. That Chelsea have a sell-on clause attached to Guehi. It isn’t quite known how. That would actually work if it is Chelsea. Who are the buying club. It is also thought. That with potential salary demands of £170,000-per-week. He may not fit into Chelsea’s wage structure. Which has changed considerably over the past couple of seasons.