Chelsea may have found a way to raise the substantial funds needed to re-sign Marc Guehi in January by selling a player once tipped for global stardom. Joao Felix joined for £45million in the summer from Atletico Madrid, with club academy product Conor Gallagher moving the other way.

We transferred Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi to Chelsea before simulating the remainder of the 2024/25 season to see how he could perform under Enzo Maresca

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi could reportedly be in line with a surprise return to his former club Chelsea, as the club look for a replacement for Wesley Fofana who had another injury setback

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 are interested in adding to their backline following injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile and are considering two familiar faces for Enzo Maresca's squad

Marc Guehi has been strongly linked with a return to Chelsea in recent days with the west London club considering their options in the centre of defence this month

Chelsea are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi this summer, and the Blues could use one opportune player as a makeweight in any potential transfer