Chelsea are reportedly considering making a blockbuster January move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in an effort to beat rival clubs, including Manchester United, to his signature.
Guehi has been linked to United on several occasions in the past but a move has never materialised.
During the summer transfer window, he was mentioned to be on the Red Devils’ radar but they ended up signing Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt instead from Lille and Bayern Munich respectively.
Guehi was the subject of interest from several Premier League clubs, most notably Newcastle who lodged a bid for him, but he ended up staying at Selhurst Park.
This term he has captained a struggling Palace side, playing 22 matches across all competitions and remaining one of the stand-out performers under Oliver Glasner.
According to GIVEMESPORT, United’s admiration for Guehi is still there but the earliest the Red Devils can swoop in for him is in the summer. This has given Chelsea an opportunity to strike this month before Ruben Amorim’s side and other suitors can get involved in a bidding war.
It’s understood that Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is “toying with the idea” of sanctioning a move for Guehi in the coming weeks.
“Chelsea have an opportunity to lure Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi back to Stamford Bridge during the winter transfer window as fellow suitors Liverpool, Newcastle United and Manchester United are not on course to spend big ahead of the February 3 deadline, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.”
“Guehi may be handed the chance to return to familiar surroundings in the coming weeks, according to GMS sources, as Chelsea are contemplating whether to take advantage of a golden opportunity to beat Premier League rivals Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester United to his signature.”
“The Eagles have maintained confidence that they will succeed in holding onto Guehi until the end of the season, but GMS sources have learned that Chelsea could test their resolve in an attempt to strike while Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester United cannot get involved in a bidding war.”
GMS however add that Guehi may yet snub a return to Stamford Bridge in favour of a summer switch to Arne Slot’s Liverpool.
Anfield is thought to be his preferred transfer destination and he may wait before making a decision over his future.
Guehi’s contract with the Eagles expires in June 2026.
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