Despite spending lavishly in one other switch window, Chelsea stay a piece in progress and it’s anticipated their defensive unit undergoes a significant overhaul subsequent summer time.
The membership has already began planning in that route with Graeme Bailey reporting on TBR Soccer that Marc Guehi has established himself on the Blues’ radar.
Guehi was the topic of Newcastle United’s curiosity earlier this summer time, the report provides, however Crystal Palace didn’t wish to lose him regardless of receiving a £70 million bid from the Magpies.
Nevertheless, with the English worldwide’s contract in East London about to enter its final yr in 2025, Chelsea sense a chance to signal him up for a attainable low cost.
Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis are additionally eager on him, the report provides, whereas Newcastle might reignite curiosity in Guehi subsequent yr.
Guehi can be terrific for Chelsea
Chelsea’s defence this season has consisted of primarily Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana. And whereas Enzo Maresca has the likes of Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile and Tosin Adarabioyo at his disposal, a profitable swoop for Guehi might considerably improve his choices within the coronary heart of the backline.
The 24-year-old is beginning to set up himself as a mainstay within the English nationwide aspect as effectively, and was notably spectacular within the European Championship this summer time. His aerial skills and bodily prowess have been a handful for the opposition and that’s precisely the trait Chelsea’s squad is missing.
Furthermore, on condition that he performed for his or her academy prior to now, Guehi could certainly pursue a return to west London if he considers that he has some unfinished enterprise along with his boyhood aspect. That stated, the Pensioners even have a really promising younger squad and might provide him a beautiful wage packet.
It will likely be fascinating to see how the race for Guehi builds up nearer to the switch window subsequent yr and the way a lot precisely Crystal Palace will look for him after turning down £70 million simply weeks in the past.
