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Hope rises for Chelsea to land coveted England international through swap deal

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Chelsea could address their defensive concerns heading into the Premier League season by offering a swap deal involving out-of-favour defender Trevoh Chalobah, according to the Express.

The 25-year-old has been exiled from the first-team squad and is currently training with the Under-21s, having been omitted from the Blues’ pre-season tour of the USA.

As an academy graduate, the club know that selling Chalobah will boost their chances of adhering to the league’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) for 2024-25. He is rated between £25million and £30million, given his long-term contract doesn’t expire until 2028, but there aren’t many clubs willing to meet their demands.

Chelsea are keen to offload Chalobah with interest from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. Chalobah has begrudgingly accepted his future lies away from Stamford Bridge and would like to join Inter Milan.

But the west London club may have other plans for their versatile player, with interest in Palace defender Marc Guehi growing ahead of his likely summer exit.

They have previously been interested in signing their academy graduate Guehi back from Palace after selling him in a £20m deal back in 2021. Guehi’s stock has risen significantly since he moved to Selhurst Park and is now valued at £65m by his club.

As part of the transfer that saw the 23-year-old swap west London for the southern part of the capital, Chelsea are in line to receive 20 per cent of the profit on Guehi’s next move.

With Newcastle ready to launch a £60m bid for the England international, £10m of that fee would go directly into their bank account.

It would leave Palace with £50m to replace their star defender and make signings in other areas, which offers a far from ideal situation for Oliver Glasner, who has already lost Michael Olise this summer.

And that is why a swap deal involving Chalobah and a sizeable sum payable by Chelsea could appeal to both teams. Enzo Maresca won’t need telling that signing a top defender would require a huge chunk of his transfer budget, and they are eager to get rid of Chalobah.

Guehi wants a move this summer and there are doubts as to whether Newcastle could afford him. But if Chelsea get involved in the race, it could offer a solution where all three parties get what they want.

Liverpool enter transfer war with Arsenal, others over ex-Chelsea academy star

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Liverpool are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star and Arsenal target Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window.

The Reds have joined the race for Guehi, with a fee of £75million mooted for his suitors.

Newcastle are believed to have already opened talks for the centre-back this summer.

While the Gunners and Tottenham are also said to be interested in the England international.

Arsenal plot swap deal to beat Liverpool, others to ex-Chelsea star

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Arsenal are reportedly prepared to use Eddie Nketiah as a bargaining chip in their pursuit of Marc Guehi.

The Gunners, along with several other Premier League clubs, have been keeping tabs on Guehi following his impressive performance for England at Euro 2024.

Liverpool and Manchester United also reportedly had scouts observing him in Germany.

Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his defence this summer and has identified 24-year-old Guehi as a prime target.

However, Arsenal need to balance their books and are exploring ways to negotiate down Palace’s £70 million valuation.

Nketiah, who is considered surplus to requirements at the Emirates, could be included in a cash-plus player deal, according to the Sunday Star.

Palace have shown interest in the 25-year-old and would welcome him at Selhurst Park. Despite having family and friends south of the river, Nketiah’s future remains uncertain.

According to the Express, Palace executives are not rushing to decide on Guehi’s future. The versatile defender was signed from Chelsea in 2021 and the terms of that deal included a significant sell-on clause.

New Liverpool manager Arne Slot is ready to make a move, however. The Reds still need to replace Joel Matip and the Dutch boss wants to initiate transfer discussions with Guehi and Palace immediately.

Arsenal, Man United ready for ‘battle’ as EURO 2024 star rejects club’s new contract

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Arsenal and Manchester United are on high alert with Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi set to reject a new contract from his club.

Palace want Guehi to sign a new deal which would include a release clause when he returns from Euro 2024 but SunSport has now learned he has no intention of doing so.

The defender, whose contract runs out in 2026, is understood to be keen to explore his options this summer amidst interest from United and the Gunners.

The Red Devils are particularly impressed with the ease with which the 23-year-old has adapted to playing as England’s left-sided centre-back in Germany despite being right footed.

Real Madrid lead Barcelona, others in race for Chelsea academy graduate

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Real Madrid head the list of clubs interested in Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, according to The Sun.

The Champions League champions face competition from Barcelona, Juventus, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

The 23-year-old is expected to be sold this summer but Palace want a similar fee to the £50m they are receiving from Bayern Munich for Michael Olise.

The Chelsea academy graduate has just two years left on his Selhurst Park contract and the Eagles could be tempted to cash in for fear of him running it down.

Manchester United have tracked his progress but are currently exploring a move for Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs De Ligt.

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Chelsea set to truncate Liverpool, Manchester United move for Premier League star

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Chelsea can scupper Liverpool’s reported interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi with a clause to match any bid for the England international.

Liverpool are weighing up a summer approach for Guehi, but the Reds could face competition from Manchester United, reports The Telegraph.

Guehi is under contract at Selhurst Park until 2026, however it is reported that the chances of the 23-year-old renewing his deal is low, which may see Palace part ways with him this summer.

Liverpool are reportedly keen on the England international, but rivals Manchester United could also make a move. The outlet says that if Dan Ashworth is to join the Red Devils as sporting director, the chances of United attempting to lure Guehi to Old Trafford could increase, with Ashworth previously plotting a deal for the player at Newcastle United.

Alongside Manchester United, Liverpool’s interest could be rivalled from Guehi’s former club Chelsea. The report reveals that Chelsea are believed to have a “matching option” for any approaches for the Cobham graduate and, with Thiago Silva set to depart Stamford Bridge in the summer, the Blues could be tempted into making an offer.

Chelsea could hijack any deal, though, due to a clause inserted into Guehi’s contract when he signed for the south Londoners nearly three years ago. The Blues will be notified if an offer is ever made for Guehi, allowing them to match the proposal.

They do not have a buy-back agreement, as they do with several other players, but will also receive a chunk of any figure Palace receive for Guehi in the future. The deal that took the former Swansea loanee to Selhurst Park is believed to have been in the region of £18m.