Chelsea may already hold the key to a Marc Guehi transfer amid a gap between their valuation of the defender and how much Crystal Palace believe he is worth.

Chelsea are pushing to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in this month's transfer window, but the defender now looks set to stay at Selhurst Park until at least the summer

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed he "likes" Marc Guéhi as a player but has played down talk of an imminent move for the Crystal Palace defender. ESPN reported earlier this week that Chelsea are monitoring Guéhi,

Chelsea may have found a way to raise the substantial funds needed to re-sign Marc Guehi in January by selling a player once tipped for global stardom. Joao Felix joined for £45million in the summer from Atletico Madrid, with club academy product Conor Gallagher moving the other way.

Enzo Maresca admits he "likes" Marc Guehi but has played down any talk of the England defender returning to Chelsea this month.

Enzo Maresca has admitted his admiration for Chelsea transfer target Marc Guehi and has not ruled out a recall for Trevoh Chalobah. The Blues could be forced into the transfer market this month for defensive additions with centre-back duo Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile both currently sidelined with long-term injuries.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca refused to hide his admiration for Marc Guehi after responding to reports of a move for the Crystal Palace star in the January transfer window. The 24-year-old has emerged as a top target for the Blues as Maresca looks to bolster his defensive ranks following long-term injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

Chelsea are interested in re-signing Marc Guehi three-and-a-half years after the England international left Stamford Bridge to join Crystal Palace, where he's excelled

Chelsea want to re-sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in a swap deal involving Trevoh Chalobah, but the move could be scuppered over wages.