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Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has won 22 England caps Chelsea are interested in re-signing Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi. The Blues are understood to have Guehi, 24, on a list of defensive targets, despite selling him to Palace for £18m in 2021 - before Chelsea were taken over by current owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Palace have yet to receive official contact from Chelsea but Guehi's representatives are aware of interest from his former club. Guehi has 18 months left on his contract, having signed a five-year deal when joining Palace. The interest highlights Chelsea's broader efforts to sign a central defender in January or the summer transfer window. They recently lost Wesley Fofana to a substantial hamstring injury, which according to manager Enzo Maresca could rule him out for the season. However, those close to Fofana insist they expect him to play again within a much shorter period. Benoit Badiashile is also out until at least February Guehi made only two senior appearances for Chelsea, both in the EFL Cup in 2019, before spending a season and a half on loan at Swansea in the Championship prior to his move to Palace. He has gone on to make 22 appearances for England. Palace turned down four bids from Newcastle for Guehi in the summer, with the final offer worth up to £65m. There have also been reports Chelsea could recall Trevoh Chalobah, external from his loan spell at Palace, while Argentinian defender Aaron Anselmino has been recalled from Boca Juniors. Premier League: Awoniyi scores late as Nottingham Forest win at Wolves How Anfield's Alexander-Arnold toxicity came to a head West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui Is Aristotle ancient Greece’s greatest philosopher? Join Greg Jenner as he explores the world-changing ideas of the famous philosopher The award-winning reality series is back A nail-biting game of detection, backstabbing and trust. Who will make it through? Sir Alex Ferguson's early years in management How did his success at Aberdeen put him on the road to Manchester United? The 7/7 London bombings, 20 years on Hour by hour, day by day, the story of the biggest police investigation in British history 'Epic moment! ' - 355lb Pierce interception tops NFL best plays. Video'Epic moment! ' - 355lb Pierce interception tops NFL best plays 'Liverpool were flustered and rattled - but still weren't beaten' Kohli, youngsters & Bumrah - talking points from Australia's win over India How 'hurricane' Clough thundered into Forest 50 years ago Working-class roots inspired Ferguson's Moscow team talk. Video Working-class roots inspired Ferguson's Moscow team talk 'Some signs of life at Man Utd - now there can be no more excuses' Tuchel will be having a 'right good look' at Delap - Shearer. Video Tuchel will be having a 'right good look' at Delap - Shearer Bedford's unique role in Canada's new league How 'impressive' Man Utd caused problems on Liverpool's right side. Video How 'impressive' Man Utd caused problems on Liverpool's right side Australia beat India to claim series victory. Video Australia beat India to claim series victory Teenage kicks - what makes history-making Littler so good? Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2025 The 'genius' behind 'one of best images' in tennis 'Humble & popular but no plan B' - The inside story of Rooney at Plymouth How Ferguson masterminded Aberdeen's greatest win The best sports photos of 2024 - and how they were captured © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.