Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi could reportedly be in line with a surprise return to his former club Chelsea, as the club look for a replacement for Wesley Fofana who had another injury setback

Chelsea are prepared to oversee a fire-sale this month in order to fund a move to re-sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The 24-year-old left Stamford Bridge to move across London in 2021, and has since established himself as a critical player at both club and international level.

Club sources have updated TEAMtalk on Crystal Palace's position when it comes to the future of club captain Marc Guehi, who continues to be heavily linked with a return to his old club Chelsea.

Chelsea are interested in re-signing Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi, who they sold for £18m in 2021.

Chelsea are reportedly willing to sell up to six players during the January transfer window in order to fund a move for a new central defender. The Blues are actively searching the market for a centre-back following recent injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile,

Chelsea are believed to be weighing up the possibility of signing two players from Barcelona, amid their widely-reported chase of Marc Guehi.