We transferred Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi to Chelsea before simulating the remainder of the 2024/25 season to see how he could perform under Enzo Maresca

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

Marc Guehi has been strongly linked with a return to Chelsea in recent days with the west London club considering their options in the centre of defence this month

Chelsea’s first offer to Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi has been described as “silly” as they attempt to bolster Enzo Maresca’s backline. Guehi emerged as a January transfer target for the Blues after long-term injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, with Maresca admitting that they may need to dip into the market this month.

Chelsea are interested in adding to their backline following injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile and are considering two familiar faces for Enzo Maresca's squad

Chelsea are said to be “actively considering” the idea of going after Marc Guéhi, presumably instead of recalling Chalobah rather than in addition to recalling the player already under contract with us. As Palace manager Oliver Glasner said, do we really need eight center backs? (Now, if we had kept Guéhi and Chalobah all along instead...)