Chelsea will hope to sign at least one Central defender this summer, while former player Marc Guehi is included in the possible targets. However, completing the deal is not easy as they face significant competition from the signature of Captain Crystal Palace.
Given his contract is held in 2026, this means they may have to accept a drastically reduced offer, especially compared to the offer rejected before the 2024-25 season begins, Crystal Palace may be forced to cash out on Guehi this summer.
Understandably, the club was warned that in the Premier League, England International has at least three suitors.
Three Premier League clubs that are passionate about Marc Guehi
Fabrizio Romano reported that Chelsea and Tottenham are following Guehi's summer moves, and Newcastle has also retained their interest since last summer. Crystal Palace will hope that this situation means they can ask for more money for their defenders, but there is also the risk of no one buying, he left free agent in 2026.
It seems Guehi will offer many options for the next step in his career. Returning to Chelsea will certainly be attractive, as can Tottenham Hotspur say the same – especially if he is to arrive as a starter, if Cristiano Romero has a connection with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, that could happen. But in Newcastle, he will have the best chance to be a more important player, which will also lead to his thoughts.
Crystal Palace seems to have resigned after starting his search for his replacement this summer. It would be fun to see where he ended up going.
