January 10th 2025.
In 2021, Marc Guehi made the move from Chelsea to Crystal Palace. It's clear that he has been a valuable asset to the team, as his former coach Enzo Maresca has openly expressed his admiration for him. However, Chelsea's attempt to bring back their former player has hit a roadblock.
Guehi's impressive performances at Palace, as well as his key role in England's journey to the Euro 2024 final, have attracted the attention of multiple clubs. Newcastle United had tried to secure his signature last summer, but their offer fell short of the £70 million valuation set by Palace. Although the Eagles are still firm on their asking price, sources reveal that they may consider a bid of £40 million due to Guehi's contract expiring in 18 months and no talks of a new deal.
Chelsea, who had sold Guehi to Palace for a mere £18 million, have now entered the race to re-sign him. With injuries to their centre-backs Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, the Blues are looking to strengthen their defense and could make a move in the upcoming January transfer window. However, Maresca remains tight-lipped about their intentions, stating that Guehi is currently a Palace player and that he is satisfied with the central defenders they have on their team.
While a return to Chelsea would be a dream come true for Guehi, negotiations may be complicated due to the possibility of a part-exchange involving Trevoh Chalobah. The 22-year-old is currently on loan at Selhurst Park and has caught the attention of Palace, but there are certain obstacles that may prevent a transfer between the two clubs. Chalobah's wages are reportedly much higher than the rest of Palace's squad, and Guehi would also expect a significant pay rise at Chelsea, given his status as a key player for the Three Lions. Moreover, Palace would want Chelsea to waive their sell-on fee if Guehi is sold in the future, which could potentially allow the Blues to make a profit on their initial investment.
It seems unlikely that a transfer will take place in January, especially since Chelsea are facing a major injury crisis and may even consider recalling Chalobah from his loan. However, Maresca has not ruled out the possibility, stating that he is currently a Palace player and that anything could happen in the future. Chelsea fans are eagerly waiting to see if their club will re-sign Guehi, and only time will tell if a deal can be reached between the two clubs.
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