Chelsea's Pursuit of Marc Guehi Hits Snag After Trevoh Chalobah Recall
Chelsea’s plans to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace face uncertainty after recalling Trevoh Chalobah, with Palace unwilling to sell Guehi or sign a replacement this January.
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Daily Mail
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Steve Worrell
Chelsea's efforts to secure a January move for Marc Guehi have been complicated by the recall of Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace. The decision to bring Chalobah back was prompted by Wesley Fofana's injury, leaving Palace with limited central defensive options. Despite initial talks, Palace reportedly have no plans to replace Chalobah in this transfer window, making it unlikely they will part with Guehi before the summer. Chelsea remains interested but may need an unexpected development to revive negotiations.
- Chalobah's Recall Impact: Chelsea activated a recall clause for Trevoh Chalobah to provide defensive cover, which has directly affected their pursuit of Guehi.
- Palace's Defensive Stability: With a strong defensive lineup that includes Guehi, Maxence Lacroix, Chadi Riad, and Chris Richards, Palace is not planning to sign a replacement for Chalobah or sell Guehi this month.
- Chelsea's Interest Remains: Despite the setback, Chelsea has not completely ruled out a January move for Guehi but recognises the challenges given Palace's stance.
- Future Prospects: If Guehi stays at Palace, Chelsea may revisit the transfer in the summer window, contingent on changes in both clubs' circumstances.
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