Chelsea consider shock transfer for former player after losing Wesley Fofana to devastating injury

CHELSEA are considering a shock reunion with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi after losing Wesley Fofana to a serious knee injury.

The Blue’s central defender has undergone surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is set to miss most of the upcoming season.

Wesley Fofana has undergone surgery for an ACL injuryRichard Pelham / The Sun

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Chelsea have their eyes on Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi[/caption]

Mauricio Pochettino has had hectic summer allowing several senior players to exit while focusing on strengthening the midfield.

However, the ex-Spurs manager may be forced into the market for a centre-back and it is claimed by The Guardian that Guehi is a key interest.

The 23-year-old will not come cheap though as Palace have put a hefty price tag of £60million on the player, according to reports.

Chelsea‘s youth star left for The Eagles two years ago for £18m and made a great impression at Selhurst Park.

Guehi has gone on to break into the England squad as a result of his stunning performances in the Premier League last season.

However, for Pochettino the question lies in whether they react to Fofana’s injury and spend a huge sum on Guehi.

Fofana, who cost the Blues £70m last season, was in line to play with left-footed defenders Levi Colwill or Benoit Badiashile next season.

This leaves Pochettino with a decision to make, with Thiago Silva turning 39 in September and Trevoh Chalobah, who Inter Milan have shown an interest in, his other options.

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Harry Maguire was considered an option but has reportedly now been ruled out.

Guehi, an under-18 Blues Treble-winner, would be a smart move as he came up through the club’s ranks and could would cover for Fofana’s injury.

His £60m valuation would also be less due to a future sell-on clause agreed with Palace two years ago, meaning the £18m originally spent on the defender would be taken off any agreed fee.

If Guehi makes a return to Stamford Bridge their back line could be entirely made up from the academy, with Colwill and Reece James.

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Guehi won the treble for Chelsea’s under-18[/caption]