Chelsea’s Premier League season so far has been a roller coaster ride by any standards. The Blues are already scheming away in the summer transfer window as they attempt to cook up plans to get them sitting outside the top four. Just as he’s back on their radar… Crystal Palace’s defensive rock, Marc Guehi. In 2021 the same Guehi they allowed to be let go? Now life can be so much of a full circle, especially in football.
According to reports, Chelsea’s backline ‘target’ is England international. Regarding a player like Guehi, he could be a perfect addition given their shaky defense and injury concerns (cough Wesly Fofana cough).
Why Guehi Fits Chelsea’s Blueprint
Let’s talk facts. Not another name as it were, on the transfer list, is Marc Guehi, but actually Marc Guehi, one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League. The desire for the ability to play from the back is already getting mentioned: it’s something Chelsea fans have been calling out for, and what former England boss Gareth Southgate described as ‘exceptional’ is that ability.
Plus, he is already familiar with the Stamford Bridge environment. And rumor has it, Guehi is determined to return to London. He will not mind a switch back from Palace red to Chelsea blue again.
Other Suitors in the Race for him
Of course, Chelsea are not just rolling along as they begin the De Moyre era. Big sharks are circling. Guehi has also been linked with Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle. Arsenal see him as the perfect defensive depth. Liverpool, they may even consider him as a long term replacement for Virgil Van Dijk (Bunny of some size to fill).
However, GiveMeSport have been told that if Guehi’s price falls to around £50 million, then Chelsea could swoop. A steal in today’s wild market, unless Crystal Palace can be budged.
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