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,

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

Marc Guehi impressed for England at last summer's Euros and Crystal Palace had to fight off bids for Newcastle for the defender, who is now wanted by his old club Chelsea

Chelsea have suffered injuries at the back and one former star could be lined up for a move back to Stamford Bridge