That comes as one report reveals that former Chelsea defender Marc Guehico could snub a potential return to the Blues in favour of "more attractive" options elsewhere.

The centre-back was the subject of strong interest from Newcastle United over the summer, but Crystal Palace stood firm on their £75m valuation despite Guehi now inside the final two years of his £50,000 a week deal in south London. Eagles chairman Steve Parish dubbed him a "superstar" and warned clubs would have to pay superstar money as a result.

"Nobody has got to the valuation yet. If you want a superstar player, you need to pay superstar money,"  he told Sky Sports.

"It's not near the point where we have to make a decision. We love having him and would love to keep him. If someone else wants to have him, they need to make it really difficult for us. He's a generational talent."

Now, it is expected that several clubs will circle as they look to grab a cut-price deal on the defender, but Football Insider claims that though Chelsea have an option to match any offer made, Guehi would likely turn down a return to Stamford Bridge.

They claim that "the Blues’ scattergun approach to the transfer market and treatment of established players" may see Guehi look elsewhere, while it is added that any club wanting to sign the England international will likely have to offer Champions League football, which Chelsea are considered outsiders to achieve this season.

Both Liverpool and Newcastle are also expected to be in the mix to sign the defender, while Arsenal and Manchester United have both previously been linked in what could turn into a major tussle for his services.