Chelsea’s first offer to Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi has been described as “silly” as they attempt to bolster Enzo Maresca’s backline. Guehi emerged as a January transfer target for the Blues after long-term injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, with Maresca admitting that they may need to dip into the market this month.

Chelsea are reportedly interested in re-signing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi in January following a potential season-ending injury to Wesley Fofana.

Chelsea are interested in re-signing Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi, who they sold for £18m in 2021.

Crystal Palace have dropped their asking price for Marc Guehi but knocked back Chelsea’s opening bid for the England defender, according to reports. Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Guehi, who they sold in 2021,

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At the start of the day yesterday, this was just a little throwaway line amid all the talk of a potential Trevoh Chalobah recall from Crystal Palace. By the end, it was headline “news”. Chelsea are said to be “actively considering” the idea of going after Marc Guéhi,