“I don’t care if we have to sell six of them, we just need to bring Marc Guehi back. He is just perfect for the plans I have for the club and if he joins us there’s no way we aren’t going to win the Premier League” – This is according to Enzo Maresca as Chelsea have reportedly listed six first-team players for sale as they look to raise funds for a move to secure Marc Guehi, with one particularly notable name included in the group
Chelsea are reportedly evaluating the possibility of selling six of their current first-team players as part of a strategy to raise funds for the signing of a new center-back. Among the potential targets for this position is Marc Guehi, currently the captain of Crystal Palace.
Under the leadership of their manager, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea has had a promising start to the season. The team is currently placed fourth in the Premier League standings, trailing behind Nottingham Forest and Arsenal by four points and sitting ten points adrift of league leaders Liverpool.
Despite their strong position, recent performances have been underwhelming, with disappointing results such as draws or losses against Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town, Fulham, and Everton. These setbacks have tempered the team’s hopes of challenging for the title this season. Adding to their challenges, injuries to key defenders Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana have left the squad struggling with limited options in defense.
To address these issues, The Telegraph reports that Chelsea is considering selling a group of six players to generate the necessary funds for a defensive reinforcement. The players who could be on the transfer list include Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka, Axel Disasi, Cesare Casadei, Ben Chilwell, and Christopher Nkunku.
One of the club’s primary targets is Marc Guehi, a player with a strong connection to Chelsea, having spent 14 years in the club’s academy system before joining Crystal Palace in 2021. Chelsea has reportedly reached out to Palace to understand their valuation of Guehi. While reacquiring the defender may present financial and logistical challenges, it remains a viable option.
The urgency for reinforcements has increased following the confirmation of Wesley Fofana’s long-term injury. Manager Enzo Maresca recently disclosed that Fofana could potentially miss the remainder of the season due to a serious hamstring issue. “Unfortunately, he might be out for the season,” Maresca explained. “We’re still awaiting definitive results, but it appears to be worse than we initially feared after additional testing. It’s a significant injury, and he will be unavailable for an extended period.”
Chelsea will aim to recover some momentum as they prepare to face Morecambe in the FA Cup this weekend. The team will be looking to regain confidence and stability amid ongoing challenges.
