Reports have claimed that one Premier League club are beginning to line up replacements for one of their top players ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to The Telegraph, Crystal Palace are now considering alternatives to Marc Guehi as the end of the season approaches.

Guehi will obviously know better than most what life is like at Chelsea better than most, having previously been a player at Stamford Bridge.

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In fact, he made the move across London to Palace, where he has established himself as one of the better defenders in the league.

This has been proven by the fact that he is a regular for England now, and has sometimes been keeping current Blues defender Levi Colwill out of starting sides.

However, it will be noted by Palace better than anyone that he is a man in demand, and a move in the summer could very much be on the cards.

Palace lining up Guehi replacements

Earlier this season, it was reported that the Eagles value the defender at £60m, with a whole host of big sides interested in that

They are perhaps preparing for the inevitable at Selhurst Park now, with it being claimed that they are now assessing targets to bring in this summer.

Chelsea are likely going to be in the market for a centre-back, with a number of their current options potentially on the move.

There is still no news on any new deal being offered to veteran Thiago Silva, with him approaching the final few months of his contract.

Despite making his way back into the team in recent weeks, it is still believed that Trevoh Chalobah is surplus to requirements, however they have already looked to sell him in consecutive transfer windows with no luck so far.

An experienced figure could be the one they look for, given the likes of Colwill and Benoit Badiashile are still new to first team football.