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.

Crystal Palace are ‘not expected’ to sign a Championship star they are admirers of during this month’s transfer window. Palace want to make additions in the transfer window this month as they look to support Oliver Glasner and move away from the drop zone.

Chelsea have been handed a damning response to their first January offer for Crystal Palace stalwart Marc Guehi.

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,