Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is a target for Crystal Palace as a potential replacement for England defender Marc Guehi, who could leave the club.
Newcastle are in talks with Palace over a £65m deal for Guehi and the Selhurst Park club will consider their options should the centre-back leave UFABET
Chalobah could leave Stamford Bridge this summer. And his availability has a wake-up call for Palace as they plan for Guehi’s move.
The Chelsea defender is one of a number of options Palace are considering. With Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix also being consider.
Meanwhile, the move to Palace for Chalobah, who come through Chelsea’s academy will see the versatile defender remain firmly rooted in London.
Guehi’s future will determine whether Palace sign a new centre-back before the summer deadline.
Progress on move to St James’ Park is hopeful an agreement can be reached within the next week.
After completing the move to Selhurst Park, the defender told the club’s official website. “I’m delighted to join an ambitious club like Crystal Palace. I know some of the boys in the squad well and I’m looking forward to playing alongside them in front of the amazing support at Selhurst Park.”
Chalobah remains contracted to Chelsea until 2028 and has made 80 first-team appearances since making his debut in the 2021-22 campaign. He managed to feature in just 13 Premier League games last season. Though, as an injury kept him out until February.