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CHELSEA have been encouraged to make a move for top Liverpool target Marc Guehi this transfer window, as the Crystal Palace defender looks like a player that is ready for the top of the game.

Guehi has established himself as one of the most highly regarded and sought-after defenders in Premier League football since leaving boyhood side Chelsea for Palace in 2021.

A series of strong performances at Euro 2024 only enhanced Guehi’s reputation and the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool were all credited with an interest following last summer’s tournament.

Palace managed to fend off their Premier League rivals to keep hold of Guehi and handed the centre-half the captain’s armband ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, but there is talk that he could still make the move away from Palace this season.

And amid all the speculation, and Speaking on talkSPORT, Arsenal legend Ray Parlour was asked whether he thought Guehi to Stamford Bridge was a good move, replying: ‘From Chelsea’s point of view, certainly.

‘He’s been brilliant at Palace. Palace don’t want to lose him, but they are a selling club.

‘They’re realistic and they might have to sell one or two of their players but from CHELSEA point of view they’re getting a very, very, very good player.

‘£40million, that’s the rate these days. Everybody’s £40million at least and upwards.

‘If Liverpool get him, that will be another hammer blow for a lot of clubs who are trying to go for the title.’

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