Liam Rosenior has asked Chelsea to sign Crystal Palace Captain Marc Guéhi as he drop 4 man list of players he needs at the club
Football Insider has revealed that Chelsea are now actively pursuing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as their next major signing.
The club is on the hunt for an elite central defender who can step directly into their first team and make an immediate impact.
Chelsea’s move for Guehi comes amid fierce competition from Europe’s heavyweights, all vying for his signature before his Palace contract expires next June.
The England international has caught the eye of several top clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, who have all registered their interest.
Guehi’s preference is to see out the remainder of the season at Palace before making a free transfer move during the summer window.
With no transfer fee required, he’ll be in an enviable position to negotiate a lucrative signing bonus alongside a generous salary package from multiple suitors.
Chelsea possess both the ambition and financial muscle to outmaneuver their rivals in the race for the London-based defender, who came remarkably close to joining Liverpool on September’s deadline day.
Defensive woes continue to haunt Chelsea
Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities have been a constant theme throughout the season. Last year’s standout Levi Colwill provided much-needed stability, but a training ground knee injury has kept him sidelined for most of the current campaign.
These shortcomings were on full display during Saturday’s defeat to Aston Villa, where Benoit Badiashile’s costly error gifted Ollie Watkins the opening goal.
The French defender was deputizing for Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana, but none of this trio have managed to provide the consistency and solidity Chelsea desperately need at the back.
Moving on one of these defenders could open the door for a new arrival at Stamford Bridge, with Guehi sitting firmly at the top of their wish list.
The 25-year-old began his football journey at Chelsea’s academy at just six years old before securing a move to Palace in 2021 for a reported £20 million.
Guehi holds all the cards
Come next summer, Guehi will have his pick of Europe’s finest clubs. Liverpool’s interest was particularly strong during the last window with advanced talks taking place, but it remains to be seen whether alternative offers might prove more appealing.
The Reds have endured a difficult campaign following their Premier League triumph in May, and the lingering uncertainty over Arne Slot’s future could prove decisive in Guehi’s ultimate decision.
