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.

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,

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 boss Enzo Maresca confirmed Wesley Fofana could miss rest of season through injury; Marc Guehi started his career at Chelsea, graduating from their academy before signing for Crystal Palace in 2021;

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.

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

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 reportedly willing to sell up to six players during the January transfer window in order to fund a move for a new central defender. The Blues are actively searching the market for a centre-back following recent injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile,