The English club Chelsea is close to signing young defender Mark Guehi during the current winter transfer period of 2025, coming from Crystal Palace, in a deal that would strengthen the team’s defense line.

23-year-old Mark Guehi moved to Crystal Palace in the summer of 2021, coming from Chelsea, where he signed a contract extending until the summer of 2027. Since his move to Crystal Palace, the young defender has become one One of the most prominent players in the English Premier League, which attracted the attention of many major clubs, most notably Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United.

The “Caught Offside” network confirmed that Chelsea is leading the race to sign the player, ahead of its competitors in the English Premier League, due to its willingness to pay an amount of up to 75 million pounds sterling, while other clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United lack significant financial preparedness in the winter transfer window. Current.

This season, Mark Guehi played 18 matches in the English Premier League with Crystal Palace, where he scored two goals and assisted another goal, which reflects his great development in the defense line.

Therefore, it seems that Chelsea is on its way to strengthening its ranks with a distinguished defender, to continue strengthening its defense line in preparation for the rest of the season.