Chelsea now they are considering making a huge investment to sign the international star in January as they look to strengthen Enzo Maresca in groups, it has been said.

Chelsea wants to participate in the Premier League

Although Maresca disputes this, it is clear that almost half of Chelsea's season is in the competition. Premier League head. Their victory over Brentford, their seventh consecutive victory, moved them four points clear of Arsenal and just two points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand on either side of them.

However, there are concerns at Stamford Bridge. One of them is in defence, where the Blues have managed to keep just three clean sheets this season, half of what Arsenal or Liverpool have managed, and Robert Sanchez needs to be on the mend to help his side keep three points against. Brentford.

Some of that is in defence, with neither Axel Disasi nor Benoit Badiashile looking capable of boosting their Premier League success, while Wesley Fofana is also out injured.

Chelsea were already on the hunt for new players, which they liked Benfica talent Tomas Araujo and RB Leipzig star Castello Lukeba they are all mentioned in a trip to west London.

However, both deals will be expensive, with a host of clubs interested in their signatures and neither Benfica nor Liepzig willing to sell on the cheap. As a result, the Blues have turned their attention, and are now considering another talent.

Chelsea are "seriously considering" a move for the England defender in January

This is according to Chelsea reporter Simon Phillips, who says The Blues are "seriously considering" a move to bring in Marc Guehi in January.

The defender was one of Chelsea's youth set-ups before he left for Crystal Palace for £18m. sale clause he added in a deal that required Chelsea to receive 20% of any profit from future sales.

Always in England, he was called "wonderful" and "outstanding" by Palace chairman Steve Parishwho added that it would take the money of the "winner" to allow him to leave.

However, Guehi is in his last 18 months £50,000 a week at Selhurst Parkmeaning that his price will only continue to drop unless Palace can agree new terms, which seems unlikely at the moment.

This, combined with the sell on clause (which would allow Chelsea to sign him at a lower price), has made him a good option for Maresca and co. in west London.

With over 100 Premier League appearances to his name and only 24 years of age, he could prove to be a valuable asset to any club interested in signing him, Guehi is capable of playing both sides of defense at a high level.

Chelsea aren't the only ones interested, with Newcastle holding out for a long time to sign him this summer. But if they can complete the former Blue's contract, it could be the last step in their title under Maresca.