‘On Chelsea radar’: Journalist confirms Mauricio Pochettino could move to sign £75m-rated top defender
According to latest reports, Chelsea may try to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in January, according to journalist, Ben Jacobs.
However, Guehi used to play for the Blues, and was sold to Crystal Palace back in 2021.
The centre back has since grown from strength to strength, and even now captains Roy Hodgson’s side.
Chelsea are in need of a new defender, and Guehi appears to be a target, given his Premier League experience.
Speaking on the player potentially returning to Stamford Bridge, Jacobs told Caught Offside: “Keep in mind Mauricio Pochettino would ideally like a bit of proven Premier League quality,
“That’s why I would keep an eye on Chelsea entering the race for a player like Marc Guehi, who they sold to Crystal Palace in 2021.
“Plenty of clubs are looking. There’s nothing advanced at Chelsea’s end yet, and there may be a bit of a difference of opinion between the profile in this position that Pochettino wants (for the ‘now’) and the recruitment team are trying for (depth, or for the ‘future’).
“I would imagine during December there will be some healthy internal debate.”
It is believed that Chelsea have a right of first refusal for Guehi, although the reports are unconfirmed.
The 23-year-old is however, expected to cost at least £75m, and whether Todd Boehly would be willing to spend that on the England international at this point or not, remains to be seen.