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.

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.

Crystal Palace are expected to ‘give up’ on a left-sided Europa League star they have been trying to sign, according to the Evening Standard. The Eagles have gained stabilisation in recent weeks after they spent some time in the Premier League relegation zone.

Chelsea are interested in re-signing Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi, who they sold for £18m in 2021.

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,

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