Chelsea are monitoring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi as they weigh up a move to bolster their defensive options this month, sources have told ESPN.

Glen: The team have to be more consistent. The first half was far too respectful and we just let Chelsea play. The second half was like watching a different team. The energy and pace of the play was excellent and what is needed. Overall, it was a decent match. My only worry is the lack of depth in the squad at the moment.

Crystal Palace have dropped their asking price for Marc Guehi but knocked back Chelsea’s opening bid for the England defender, according to reports. Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Guehi, who they sold in 2021,

Club sources have updated TEAMtalk on Crystal Palace's position when it comes to the future of club captain Marc Guehi, who continues to be heavily linked with a return to his old club Chelsea.

Chelsea ’s blip goes on. After ending 2024 with successive Premier League defeats, Enzo Maresca’s side contrived to throw away a lead late on as Crystal Palace rallied to claim a draw at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea’s first offer to Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi has been described as “silly” as they attempt to bolster Enzo Maresca’s backline. Guehi emerged as a January transfer target for the Blues after long-term injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, with Maresca admitting that they may need to dip into the market this month.

Chelsea na sha'awar sake ɗaukar ɗan wasan tawagar Ingila mai taka leda a Crystal Palace, Marc Guehi. Ƙungiyar Stamford Bridge ta sayar da Guehi, mai shekara 24 ga Palace kan £18m a 2021 - daga nan Todd Boehly da Clearlake Capital suka mallaki Chelsea.

Chelsea could fund a move for a central defender with a host of sales this month as the club weigh up a number of options including Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi.