British media reports indicate that Chelsea has decided to retract its efforts to sign English defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in the upcoming transfer market.

The Blues officials believe that the player prefers a move to Liverpool, which was very close to signing him in the last transfer window before the deal fell through due to Palace's inability to find a suitable replacement before the transfer market closed.

The English international defender is also attracting interest from several top European clubs, including Real Madrid and Manchester City, which increases the competition for his future in the upcoming period.

Guehi's contract ends at the end of the current season, and he will leave for free next summer as he will not renew his contract.