Chelsea are ready to loan out Marc Guiu this summer with Sunderland one of three clubs to declare an interest. With negotiations under way, Chelsea have made clear demands: they want the full wages paid, with no possibility of an option, or an obligation, or a transfer being made permanent. It’s a straight loan — Guiu departs, grows, and returns the following season.
Chelsea signed Guiu from Barcelona for £5m earlier this summer, and he has impressed in pre-season training. But with attacking competition increasing, the club now view a temporary move as the best plan of action.
Sunderland, Ipswich and Leipzig in the Frame
Sunderland have made contact and are the most advanced in discussions. Ipswich Town and RB Leipzig have also registered an interest, though Sunderland’s project and hurry to get there may give them the edge.
Chelsea are holding firm on the terms. Chelsea want the loan club to cover Guiu’s salary for the full duration of the deal, and they refuse to include any clauses involving a future sale. The intention is development, game time in the heat of competition before he heads back to Cobham.
The 18-year-old forward has shown openness to a loan, but only if the club guarantees regular playing time. With Sunderland assembling a powerful young nucleus, they could provide exactly that.
Long-Term Focus, Short-Term Move
Marc Guiu is still part of Chelsea’s future plans. He is young, and the club have high hopes for him and want to make sure they keep all control on his trajectory. A Premier League loan was once thought of but Championship minutes could offer a more plausible bridge to the top.
With João Pedro, Nkunku and Delap ahead of him in the pecking order, this is about rhythm, not rejection. Negotiations continue — and if both sides reach an agreement, Guiu could soon head to Wearside.
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