Chelsea need to sign a world-class centre-back this summer after Levi Colwill's recent ACL injury. The Englishman suffered it during training in pre-season, has undergone surgery already and could potentially be out for the campaign. If not, he will surely miss the majority of it. We wish him the best in his recovery and hope to see him back on the pitch as soon as possible, doing what he does best.
The injury has come at the worst possible time. Colwill was starting to establish himself as one of the top centre-backs in the Premier League and had shown immense growth over the course of the 25/26 campaign.
Most Chelsea fans wanted the club to sign a centre-back this summer. But that was to be the partner to Colwill in the heart of defence. Instead, they are now looking for someone to take his place in the team while the Englishman recovers from ACL surgery.
Chelsea cannot afford to take a risk here. They need someone proven and experienced. And the perfect option is available in this window. The Blues need to make a push to sign him as soon as possible, as other clubs also want him. But who are we talking about?
Chelsea should sign £50m centre-back after Levi Colwill's ACL injury
That player is none other than Marc Guehi. During his time at Crystal Palace, he has not only established himself as a top Premier League centre-back but a regular in the England national team as well.
After winning the FA Cup with Crystal Palace, this feels like the right opportunity for Guehi to make a move. It is believed that that the Eagles want a fee in the region of £50 million to part ways with him.
It is worth pointing out that Guehi came through the youth ranks at Chelsea. So, any move would be a reunion with his boyhood club. The Blues were already being linked with him and after the unfortunate Colwill news, a move now becomes absolutely necessary. He ticks all the boxes that Enzo Maresca could be looking for from a centre-back.