Chelsea are monitoring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi as they weigh up a move to bolster their defensive options this month, sources have told ESPN.

Glen: The team have to be more consistent. The first half was far too respectful and we just let Chelsea play. The second half was like watching a different team. The energy and pace of the play was excellent and what is needed. Overall, it was a decent match. My only worry is the lack of depth in the squad at the moment.

Crystal Palace are expected to ‘give up’ on a left-sided Europa League star they have been trying to sign, according to the Evening Standard. The Eagles have gained stabilisation in recent weeks after they spent some time in the Premier League relegation zone.

Chelsea could fund a move for a central defender with a host of sales this month as the club weigh up a number of options including Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi.

Chelsea na sha'awar sake ɗaukar ɗan wasan tawagar Ingila mai taka leda a Crystal Palace, Marc Guehi. Ƙungiyar Stamford Bridge ta sayar da Guehi, mai shekara 24 ga Palace kan £18m a 2021 - daga nan Todd Boehly da Clearlake Capital suka mallaki Chelsea.

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge this month, with Enzo Maresca keen on a new centre-half

Crystal Palace have dropped their asking price for Marc Guehi but knocked back Chelsea’s opening bid for the England defender, according to reports. Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Guehi, who they sold in 2021,