Chelsea in DREAMLAND: Key target 'open' to transfer as interest confirmed

Cameron Smith

24 Feb 2025 09:00 GMT
3 min read

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is reportedly “open” to rejoining Chelsea this summer amid significant interest from his former club.

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The England international left Stamford Bridge to join Palace on a permanent deal for €23.3 million in 2021, but Chelsea are eager to re-sign him as they look to bolster Enzo Maresca’s defensive options.

The Blues have spent over €340m on new defenders since Clearlake Capital’s arrival in 2022, but Kalidou Koulibaly has already departed the club, while Ben Chilwell and Axel Disasi are expected to follow suit when the 2025 summer transfer window opens.

Wesley Fofana’s persistent injury issues are also a concern and Chelsea are hoping to sign a quality new centre-back ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

Bournemouth pair Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi have both been linked with a move to west London, as has Sporting CP star Ousmane Diomande, although Guehi appears to be Chelsea’s primary target.

Furthermore, the 24-year-old is “open” to securing a Stamford Bridge return this year, according to GiveMeSport.

Marc Guehi to rejoin Chelsea?

Transfer expert Ben Jacobs has confirmed Chelsea’s interest in Guehi and revealed that a move back to west London could take place this summer if Crystal Palace reduce their lofty asking price.

Jacobs told GiveMeSport: “I think the feeling is that Guehi knows Chelsea, obviously very well. He’s been there before, he’s open to that move, and I’m told he would ideally like to stay in London.

“So Chelsea can see value in the fee for Guehi, which has been deemed to be very inflated in previous windows. But if - because of his contractual situation - that fee drops to in and around £50 million, I think that is a deal that Chelsea will return for.

Current ETV

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D (CL)

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Marc Guéhi

D (CL)

C. Palace

ETV Range

€43.1M - €52.7M

“If they can agree a fee with Palace, I think the player is open to returning to Stamford Bridge.”

Guehi has less than 18 months remaining on his current contract at Crystal Palace and his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) stands at a career high of €47.9m.