Manchester United told to pay £60 million for Marc Guehi.
Manchester United told to pay £60 million for Marc Guehi.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was heavily linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window, and Liverpool failed to sign him on deadline day.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Manchester United and Tottenham have joined the race to sign Marc Guehi. The 25-year-old is one of the best defenders in the Premier League, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for most teams. The Crystal Palace will be a free agent in the summer, and he could be available for a nominal price in January.
It is no surprise that top teams have now joined Liverpool in the race to sign Guehi. The England international is looking to join a big club where he will be able to compete in Europe regularly and fight for trophies. Given the fact that the Crystal Palace star will be available for a knockdown price in January, he could prove to be a bargain acquisition for most teams.
All three clubs could use Guehi
Manchester United need to tighten up at the back, and signing the 25-year-old would be ideal. Guehi is a reliable defender, and he is fantastic with the ball at his feet. The Englishman is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact amid Harry Maguire’s advancing age.
On the other hand, Tottenham could use more depth in the defensive unit as well. Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero can be prone to injuries, and Thomas Frank needs more options at their disposal if Spurs want to do well in the Premier League as well as the Champions League. Signing a reliable performer in the Premier League would prove to be a wise decision, especially at a bargain price.
Liverpool are planning to return for the defender in January as well. The FA Cup winner already completed his medical with the club earlier this summer, but he was denied a move late on in the window. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get the deal done in January. Ibrahima Konate is nearing the end of his time at the club, and they will need to replace him if he moves on. The Crystal Palace star could be the ideal fit.