Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed he "likes" Marc Guéhi as a player but has played down talk of an imminent move for the Crystal Palace defender. ESPN reported earlier this week that Chelsea are monitoring Guéhi,

Enzo Maresca has admitted his admiration for Chelsea transfer target Marc Guehi and has not ruled out a recall for Trevoh Chalobah. The Blues could be forced into the transfer market this month for defensive additions with centre-back duo Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile both currently sidelined with long-term injuries.

Chelsea may have found a way to raise the substantial funds needed to re-sign Marc Guehi in January by selling a player once tipped for global stardom. Joao Felix joined for £45million in the summer from Atletico Madrid, with club academy product Conor Gallagher moving the other way.

Chelsea are interested in adding to their backline following injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile and are considering two familiar faces for Enzo Maresca's squad

Additionally, Palace would want Chelsea to waive their right to the sell-on fee they would be entitled to if Guehi were sold, which would theoretically allow the Blues to get mone

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca refused to hide his admiration for Marc Guehi as reports suggest the Crystal Palace star is a target for the Blues in the January transfer window. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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