Newcastle United dealt fresh Marc Guehi blow as transfer saga takes 1,000th twist

A mini injury crisis at Stamford Bridge has resulted in Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile suffering lengthy setbacks. This has forced the Blues to cut Chalobah’s spell at Selhurst Park short.

Ironically, Chelsea, like Newcastle United, have been linked with prising Guehi from South London. A former Blues academy product, The Athletic reported earlier this month that Palace could accept around £40million.

This figure aligns closer to the fee Newcastle were willing to pay in the summer. It is well documented that the Magpies baulked at Palace’s asking price, with chairman Steve Parish demanding “superstar money” for the centre-back.

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His precarious contract situation - which has 18 months left to run - places the Eagles between a rock and a hard place. Another layer has been added to the saga now Chalobah is no longer on their books.

Speaking after their 2-0 win over Leicester City, Palace boss Oliver Glasner thanked Chalobah for his four months of service. He said: “I’m not sure disappointing is the right word. Trevoh had a great time with us. 

“When you make a loan deal it is usually a win-win for everyone. But now Chelsea are the biggest winners because they get a player back who scored three goals and is in much better shape than when he arrived.

“I want to say thanks to Trevoh for his professionalism and for what he invested. He is a very good player and an even better human. We had a great time together and I wish him all the best at Chelsea.”