Chelsea are reportedly looking to bring back Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi.The 24-year-old, who left Chelsea for Palace in 2021 in an £18m deal, is now on the Blues’ shortlist of defensive targets. This development comes under the club’s current ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.While Palace have not received any formal approach, Guehi’s representatives are aware of Chelsea’s interest.

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The defender has 18 months remaining on his five-year contract signed upon joining Palace.Chelsea’s pursuit of Guehi reflects their broader search for a central defender, either in January or during the summer transfer window. The urgency has increased following Wesley Fofana’s severe hamstring injury, which manager Enzo Maresca believes could sideline him for the rest of the season.

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close to Fofana are optimistic he could return to action much sooner than expected.Chelsea are facing a defensive shortage, with Benoit Badiashile sidelined until at least February.Marc Guehi, who has become a key player for Crystal Palace and England, is now a potential target for the Blues. Guehi, 24, only made two senior appearances for Chelsea in the EFL Cup back in 2019 before moving on loan to Swansea City in the Championship.

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He later joined Palace, where he has flourished and earned 22 caps for England.Crystal Palace previously rejected four bids from Newcastle United for Guehi during the summer transfer window, the highest offer reportedly reaching £65 million.Meanwhile, Chelsea may also consider recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Palace to strengthen their defense.

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Additionally, Argentinian defender Aaron Anselmino has been brought back from his loan stint at Boca Juniors.

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