Chelsea have been linked with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen in recent weeks.
According to Give Me Sport, the Crystal Palace defender is on the radar of Liverpool and Newcastle United as well. Chelsea believe that it will be easier to sign Marc Guehi this summer instead of Dean Huijsen, who is wanted by Real Madrid.
Guehi has established himself as one of the best defenders in the league, and he wants to compete at a higher level. He has proven himself at Crystal Palace, and he is looking to take the next step in his career. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to return to his boyhood club.
The 24-year-old England international might feel that he has unfinished business at Stamford Bridge, and he could be open to returning to Chelsea. They could provide him with the platform to fight for trophies. They have shown great improvement this season, and they are currently pushing for Champions League qualification. If they manage to finish in the top four, they will be an attractive destination for most players.
Similarly, Liverpool and Newcastle need defensive reinforcements, and they are keen on the Crystal Palace defender as well. Liverpool need an alternative to Virgil van Dijk, who will leave the club when his contract expires, and Newcastle need a long-term partner for Sven Botman. It will be interesting to see where the £ 50,000-a-week Crystal Palace defender ends up.
Real Madrid keen on Huijsen
Meanwhile, Huijsen is one of the most talented young defenders in the league right now, and he has caught the attention of Real Madrid. It remains to be seen whether the Spanish outfit comes forward with an official offer to sign the 19-year-old. There is no doubt that he would be a quality acquisition for Real Madrid or Chelsea. It remains to be seen where the talented young defender ends up. He needs to join a club where he will play regularly, and he must secure game time assurances before making a move to Real Madrid.