Stay at Crystal Palace or return to Chelsea – Palace boss reveals what Chalobah and Guehi want

Chelsea Trevoh Chalobah Marc Guehi

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has dismissed growing speculation that Trevoh Chalobah could be recalled by Chelsea in January, asserting that the defender wishes to remain at Selhurst Park.

Chalobah, who was loaned to Palace after being sidelined from Chelsea’s first team last summer, has thrived in the Eagles’ defence, forming a solid partnership with Maxence Lacroix and Marc Guehi. However, with injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile, Chelsea are rumoured to be considering triggering a recall clause to bring the 25-year-old back to Stamford Bridge.

Speaking after Palace’s FA Cup victory over Stockport County, Glasner addressed Chalobah’s absence from the squad, stating:

“It’s not too easy to explain, but it’s a contractual issue we had to take care of, and this is why he didn’t play.”

While the comments fuelled rumours of a potential recall, Glasner was quick to quash the speculation, reiterating Chalobah’s commitment to Palace:

“I know Trevoh wants to stay, I know Marc [Guehi] wants to stay. I know we want, and so I think yes.”

He added: “We still have [a lot of time] to go in the transfer window. Like always, everything can happen. But when you ask me, I want that we stay together with this squad.”

Chelsea’s decision remains unclear, as manager Enzo Maresca has not confirmed or denied the possibility of a January recall. However, Glasner is optimistic about retaining Chalobah:

“For me, it’s forgotten because I have to focus on Leicester City and on the players, and I expect Trevoh being available and playing at Leicester.”

Chalobah’s future continues to hang in the balance, with both clubs weighing their options as the January transfer window progresses.