Chelsea Hesitate on Marc Guehi Transfer Over Financial Concerns
Chelsea’s potential move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi stalled due to high financial demands, despite a contract clause that could have provided a discount.
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The Mirror
Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Chelsea explored the idea of re-signing Marc Guehi, their former academy graduate, but concerns over the £60m price tag—exclusive of a sell-on clause—and Guehi's reported £170,000-a-week wage demands have halted progress. Despite their ability to trigger a discount clause and their defensive injury woes, the Blues opted instead to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Palace. The door remains open for future negotiations, particularly in the summer, when Guehi enters the final year of his contract.
- High Financial Demands: Crystal Palace are asking for £60m for Marc Guehi, a fee Chelsea consider excessive despite a sell-on clause reducing the effective price.
- Wage Concerns: Guehi’s reported wage demands of £170,000 per week would make him one of Chelsea’s highest earners, adding to the club's hesitations.
- Defensive Injuries: Injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile have left Chelsea in need of reinforcements, prompting the recall of Chalobah as a short-term solution.
- Future Possibilities: Guehi’s contract situation, with just 18 months remaining, may make a summer move more feasible, especially if Palace’s valuation decreases.
- Potential Alternatives: Chelsea may revisit Guehi’s situation if they can fund the move through player sales, including Renato Veiga, who is reportedly close to a Borussia Dortmund switch.
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Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
