Chelsea ready to sell players to fund the return of this former Chelsea star

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Chelsea are reportedly looking to raise funds for the potential re-signing of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi by selling several players, according to The Telegraph

Guehi, who left Stamford Bridge for £20 million in 2021, has emerged as a target following injuries to key defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

The deal for Guehi, however, is expected to be both costly and complex. To finance the move, Chelsea are open to offloading players such as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who joined from Leicester City last summer and is now attracting interest from West Ham.

Marc Guehi
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Other potential departures include Carney Chukwuemeka, who has a £40 million release clause, Axel Disasi, whose playing style doesn’t align with manager Enzo Maresca’s tactics, and Cesare Casadei, who is on the radar of clubs in the Netherlands, France, and Italy.

Chelsea may also leverage Trevoh Chalobah, currently on loan at Crystal Palace, as a bargaining chip in negotiations. Alternatively, the Blues might recall Chalobah early to address their defensive shortages instead of pursuing a deal for Guehi.