Chelsea could possibly be set to make modifications to their defence this January as Fabrizio Romano has named Marc Guehi and Tomas Araujo as gamers appreciated inside Stamford Bridge.
Talking completely to CaughtOffside for a video replace on the Day by day Briefing, Romano defined that Chelsea have had inside discussions about their choices in defence this January.
Crystal Palace defender Guehi is one title appreciated by the Blues, whereas Araujo of Benfica has additionally been on their radar because the summer time, in response to Romano.
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Each offers look sophisticated, nevertheless, and another choice for Chelsea could possibly be to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his mortgage at Crystal Palace, as they’ve a clause that permits them to terminate that deal early.
Marc Guehi or Tomas Araujo to Chelsea?
Guehi has shone within the Premier League, so appears superb for CFC, however Araujo is one other massive expertise who might have a brilliant future on the highest degree in a extra aggressive league.
Chelsea will nonetheless have to resolve how a lot they will spend this winter, nevertheless.
“Chelsea are contemplating their choices for a new signing within the centre-back place this January – there’s a concrete risk for them to herald a brand new signing in defence due to accidents,” Romano mentioned.
“Chelsea have Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana out, so the Blues are exploring the market … They may go for a unique centre-back, a participant for current and future.
“A participant they like at Chelsea is Marc Guehi – it could possibly be a risk, which has already been mentioned and thought of internally by Chelsea.
“Nevertheless, from what I’m advised, it’s nonetheless not a straightforward deal to get performed as a result of it could possibly be costly, and Chelsea nonetheless should resolve internally how a lot they wish to spend to cowl that place.
“For certain, although, Guehi is appreciated, and he has 18 months left on his contract at Crystal Palace, so let’s see what Chelsea resolve to do.
“Tomas Araujo at Benfica is one other participant they recognize at Chelsea – they already wished him final summer time.
“However for the second Benfica are nonetheless not opening the door to a normal exit. Let’s see if the scenario will change, however in the mean time I’m not conscious of any information on Araujo.”
