Chelsea Favorites to Land “Exceptional” £75m Defender This Month

Chelsea have emerged as the leading contenders to acquire in-demand Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi during the January transfer window, according to recent reports.

The Blues are looking to offload several players this month, including Ben Chilwell, Christopher Nkunku and Carney Chukwuemeka, to free up funds for new signings. This could pave the way for a big-money move for Guehi, who was previously valued at £75 million by Palace.

While Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester United have also shown interest in the England international, Chelsea are now in pole position due to their rivals’ financial constraints this window. Manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly eager to beat the competition and bring the “incredible” defender to Stamford Bridge.

Guehi has established himself as a key player for both Crystal Palace and England over the past year. He featured prominently at Euro 2024, missing just one match through suspension. At 24 years old, he appears ready to make the step up to an elite Premier League club.

However, Chelsea may still face hurdles in completing a deal this month. The £75m price tag remains steep, and Guehi is rumored to prefer a summer move to Liverpool. But with their rivals unable to compete financially in January, Chelsea have a golden opportunity to secure one of England’s most promising young defenders.