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 could fund a move for a central defender with a host of sales this month as the club weigh up a number of options including Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi.

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge this month, with Enzo Maresca keen on a new centre-half

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,

The latest Chelsea transfer news as centre-back state-of-play explained with Marc Guehi return discussed and Trevoh Chalobah recall possibility.