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.

Chelsea want to use Trevoh Chalobah as makeweight in a swap deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, MailOnline journalist Sami Mokbel has reported. The Blues reportedly want to sign the Eagles skipper in January and are prepared to offer Chalobah, who is currently on loan at Selhurst Park, in return.

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.

Chelsea's winless run reached four games on Saturday, as Crystal Palace snatched a late draw at Selhurst Park.

Club sources have updated TEAMtalk on Crystal Palace's position when it comes to the future of club captain Marc Guehi, who continues to be heavily linked with a return to his old club Chelsea.

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.

Just a matter of weeks ago Chelsea were being touted as potential rivals to Liverpool in the Premier League title race, however, a disappointing end to 2024 and a sluggish start to 2025 has seen them fall well off the pace.

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,