Crystal Palace are closing in on a move for Chelsea defender Marc Guehi, according to David Ornstein.

And, as to be expected, a number of Eagles fans have been reacting to the transfer update on social media.

According to Ornstein, who writes for The Athletic, Palace are close to a permanent deal for the 21-year-old.

Guehi will undergo an Eagles medical on Thursday ahead of putting pen to paper on a five-year Selhurst Park deal.

Ornstein doesn’t share the final fee, however, he claims that the Blues have negotiated a sell-on clause and matching rights on any future transfer.

The England Under-21 international has spent the past season-and-a-half with Swansea City on loan in the Championship, making 59 appearances in south Wales.

Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman has been the driving force behind a deal, with a number of clubs in England and Germany keen on signing Guehi this summer.

Palace fans react

@CPFCtransfersHQ shared Ornstein’s news on Guehi on Thursday lunchtime. This is what these Eagles supporters had to say in reply, with one describing a move as ‘sensational’.

"Oh my goddd, no rumours, just vibes"
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"We are serious"
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"This is sensational"
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"My god"
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"COME ON !!!!!!"
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"OIIIIII"
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