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 ’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.

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 boss Enzo Maresca confirmed Wesley Fofana could miss rest of season through injury; Marc Guehi started his career at Chelsea, graduating from their academy before signing for Crystal Palace in 2021;

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.

CHELSEA are considering recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace. The defender joined the Eagles in the summer and has made 14 appearances for Oliver Glasner’s side.

Chelsea were punished in the closing stages when Jean-Philippe Mateta popped up with the equaliser. The draw leaves Chelsea nine points adrift of Liverpool, who have a game in hand, and means they now need to adjust their goals to battling for a top four spot.

Chelsea are weighing up a sensational move to bring former academy graduate Marc Guehi back to Stamford Bridge from Crystal Palace, Mail Sport reports.The Blues are scouring the transfer market to