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Guehi’s Rising Value as Chelsea Join the Chase

Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has become the centre of another Premier League power struggle, and this time the angles have shifted. A player once destined for Liverpool has now found his future set against a broader backdrop, one that includes Real Madrid, Barcelona and, as Jody Morris told talkSPORT, the possibility of a Stamford Bridge reunion.

Guehi’s contract enters its final stretch and his departure looks all but certain. Liverpool had him within reach last summer before the move collapsed in the final hours. That near-miss lingers heavily now, especially with the Reds, as the article puts it, “in free fall having lost nine of their last 12 matches.” Chelsea, meanwhile, have surged with confidence following a statement 3-0 win over Barcelona, and the contrast in stability is shaping the narrative around Guehi’s next step.

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Chelsea’s Pull and Morris’s Belief

Morris, who coached Guehi in the Chelsea academy, offered a revealing insight on talkSPORT. “I think Chelsea at the moment would be in for any player that is on the right side of, maybe, the age group where they still may have a little bit of value in the player after a few years.” It was an honest assessment and one that reflects Chelsea’s broader strategy. They invest young, they invest early and they rarely hesitate.

He added another layer, one rooted in the player’s character. “The good thing about Marc, he’s got a fantastic family wrapped around him, he’s always been a levelheaded lad, bright, intelligent.” That combination of talent and temperament appeals to every elite club, but Chelsea know him differently. They raised him, shaped him and lost him. Bringing him back fits their long-term model.

Liverpool’s Regret and Madrid’s Shadow

Liverpool’s inability to seal the transfer last summer now reads as a decisive moment in their defensive rebuild. “Liverpool missed out, he’s exactly what they need right now,” Morris said. With Arne Slot pushing for stability in his second season, the Guehi saga might prove instructive, a reminder that timing still decides transfer windows.

Real Madrid and Barcelona remain in the wings, watching and assessing options as they continue to target English talent. Guehi’s situation is a rare alignment of age, availability and profile.

Guehi’s Next Step

Morris believes interest will only grow. “I imagine he’s got a number of options that will probably grow between now and the end of the season.” That feels inevitable. A 25 year old England international, available on a free, already proven in Premier League pressure, is a rarity. Whoever wins this chase will be securing far more than a defender. They will be securing a cornerstone.

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From a Chelsea fan’s perspective this report lands with a mix of excitement and caution. Guehi leaving Palace on a free looks like one of the biggest opportunities of the coming window and hearing Jody Morris speak so enthusiastically about him only strengthens that feeling. When Morris says, “most people up and down the country know what a good player Marc is,” that resonates. Supporters have watched the club let talented academy graduates slip away before, so the idea of bringing back a fully developed, Premier League proven centre half has real appeal.

There is a growing belief that Chelsea need another defender who understands the club’s expectations and pressures. Guehi fits that. He also fits the age profile the ownership want to build around. Fans can already imagine him next to Levi Colwill or Fofana, forming a back line that could last years.