August 7th 2024.
After a successful Euro 2024 tournament, Chelsea is facing the possibility of losing one of their key players, Marc Guehi. The center-back has caught the attention of several top clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. However, it seems that Newcastle United is currently leading the race for his signature with a reported £60 million transfer deal in the works.
This unexpected turn of events has caught the attention of Crystal Palace, who are now eyeing Trevoh Chalobah as a potential replacement for Guehi. The 24-year-old has been on the fringes at Chelsea and is keen on finding regular playing time. Palace's interest in him may also be fueled by the fact that he was recently left out of Chelsea's pre-season tour to the USA, indicating that he is likely to leave the club.
Despite Palace's high valuation of Chalobah, which has previously deterred other clubs, Newcastle seems undeterred and is willing to make a move for the defender. This could potentially result in a significant financial gain for Chelsea, who are holding firm on their £25 million valuation of the player. Chalobah still has four years left on his contract with Chelsea, making him a valuable asset for the club.
In addition to Chalobah, Palace is also keeping an eye on Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg, who previously played under their manager Oliver Glasner. The Eagles have already signed a left-sided center-back, Riad Chadi, but it is believed that the 21-year-old is seen as a long-term replacement rather than an immediate solution.
However, despite their interest in Chalobah and Lacroix, Palace is still hoping to convince Guehi to stay at the club. With the possibility of qualifying for Europe for the first time in their history, the club is keen on holding onto their key players and building on their strong finish from last season. Chelsea, on the other hand, will be closely monitoring the situation and could potentially earn even more money if Chalobah's transfer goes through.
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