The seven centre-backs Chelsea are considering signing in January including Marc Guehi and £66m star

Chelsea may be forced to act in the transfer window this month as they look to solve their ongoing defensive injury crisis.

Enzo Maresca was forced to start 18-year-old Josh Acheampong at centre-back at the weekend in their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

This is because of the long-term issues currently being suffered by Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, who have occupied the majority of Premier League minutes alongside Levi Colwill.

The boss hinted that he could be without the former for the rest of the season, however Fofana himself believes he will be back in March.

For this reason, Chelsea could very well make a move for a new centre-back during this transfer window, with a number of names being linked with the potential move.

Chelsea looking at seven centre-backs in January
One of the strongest links at the moment is Marc Guehi, with the Blues being well aware of his talents from his time at Stamford Bridge in the past.

Simon Phillips has stated that the England international is only one of seven names that are on Chelsea’s list at the moment, with them looking both at home and abroad.

He said on his Substack: “Our sources have heard that Chelsea are on the hunt for a perfect new centre back option, if such a thing exists. They want to make sure they get this one spot on.