As things stand, Marc Guehi is likely to face his former club Chelsea this Sunday in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace travel to Stamford Bridge to take on the Club World Cup winners in their first league game of the new season.
With his contract running down, though, Guehi has been linked with several different English clubs.
One of those clubs is Chelsea, and plenty of Chelsea fans would like to see Guehi return to west London following Levi Colwill’s injury.
Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty ImagesMarc Guehi’s record against Chelsea
It seems unlikely to happen, but if Chelsea were to sign Guehi before they welcome Palace to the Bridge, that would bring the defender’s terrible run against his old side to a halt.
Since joining the Eagles from the Blues in 2021, Guehi is actually yet to beat his former employers. He has not scored either, though that is not too much of a surprise given his position.
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That could change on Sunday if Guehi is still a Palace player and faces Chelsea, but things can happen quickly in the transfer window. Chelsea or another Premier League outfit could sign the 25-year-old this week.
Having entered the final 12 months of his contract, the Community Shield winners are open to selling Guehi, reluctant to lose the England international on a free transfer.
It is thought that Guehi’s preference is to join Liverpool, who were beaten by Palace at Wembley over the weekend.
Photo by Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesChelsea could sign Marc Guehi in potential £40m deal
If Chelsea strike first, there is no reason why they cannot land Guehi. Being a Champions League side who have just won the Club World Cup, Stamford Bridge is still an attractive destination.
Amid their interest in him, it has been reported that Chelsea could sign Guehi for just £40m, which is a bargain in this day and age.
And if that move happens before Sunday, the centre-half will not have to worry about his record against Chelsea worsening.