AliousCrystal Palace is considering Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah as a potential replacement for Marc Guehi, who is in talks with Newcastle United for a transfer reportedly worth around £65 million.
Chalobah, available to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, is among several options Palace is exploring.
Another defender on their radar is Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix.
For Chalobah, a move to Palace would allow him to remain in London, where he developed through Chelsea’s academy.
However, Palace’s decision to pursue a new center-back largely depends on whether Guehi’s transfer to Newcastle goes through.
There’s optimism that Guehi’s move could be finalized by early next week, as progress has been made in negotiations.
Palace is facing challenges in retaining their key players, having already lost Michael Olise to Bayern Munich.
Additionally, Eberechi Eze has attracted interest from top Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Manchester City.
The club’s transfer strategy for acquiring a new center-back will likely be determined by the outcome of Guehi’s potential move.
Palace is working to maintain a strong squad as they approach the new season, balancing potential departures with new acquisitions.
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