Chelsea are plotting a blockbuster move for the England international but getting him this month will be tough and likely require player sales first, with Maresca willing to axe two stars to fund a de

Chelsea are playing a dangerous game with Crystal Palace after changing the transfer parameters around their pursuit of Marc Guehi. The west London giants are desperate to sign the centre-back, who has starred for the Eagles since joining them from the Blues three-and-a-half years ago.

Marc Guehi is a name that Chelsea have been linked with after initially selling him to Palace for around £18m and became their No 1 defensive target in January, but a deal now looks unlikely

Chelsea could reportedly activate a unique 'Marc Guehi discount' clause as the Blues look to re-sign the England defender from Crystal Palace.

The Crystal Palace captain and England international has entered the last 18 months of his contract and suitors are emerging once again

Chelsea were considering a January move for Marc Guehi but the finances involved in the transfer put them off despite them effectively having a discount due to clauses in the Crystal Palace defender's