Wesley Fofana’s serious knee injury has prompted Chelsea to dip back into the transfer market for a centre-back and it is being reported that the Blues are interested in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Fofana has had surgery on his ACL and will be out for at least six months, which is a huge blow for Mauricio Pochettino as the Frenchman was certain to have a big role in his team.
The Evening Standard reports that the Argentine coach will assess his options over the pre-season with the likes of Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah all competing for centre-back roles at the Blues; but if he does decide to make a move in the market, Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi is an option.
The 23-year-old left the West Londoners for the Eagles in 2021 as part of a £18m deal but no buyback clause was included.
Crystal Palace now want £50m for the England international, states the report, who would want to be a regular starter at any club he joins this summer.
Guehi also has interest from several London clubs, with the Evening Standard reporting that there is long-term interest from both Arsenal and Tottenham.
Pochettino has not ruled out moving for a new defender following Fofana’s injury but it looks like it won’t be a decision that the Blues rush into…READFULL
