Chelsea Leads Race to Re-Sign Marc Guehi as Liverpool Prioritizes Internal Contract Talks
Chelsea is reportedly ahead of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle in the pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi during the January transfer window.
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Chelsea is leading the race to sign former player Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, with Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle also showing interest. Liverpool sees Guehi as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk but is currently focused on contract renewals for key players like Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Chelsea's willingness to spend big in the transfer market, combined with Guehi's impressive performances for England at Euro 2024, gives them an advantage in securing the highly-rated defender.
Chelsea’s Edge in the Race: Chelsea’s financial strength and intent to reinforce their defence under Enzo Maresca make them the front-runners for Guehi.
Liverpool’s Focus Elsewhere: Liverpool admires Guehi’s potential but is prioritising contract extensions for key players, potentially hindering their ability to compete for his signature.
Guehi’s Rising Profile: Since leaving Chelsea in 2021, Guehi has established himself as one of the Premier League’s top defenders and a standout performer for England at Euro 2024.
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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
