Chelsea faces a big threat in the Marc Guehi race as Newcastle United are one of the big contenders for the Crystal Palace defender.
According to Give Me Sport, Chelsea are bracing for a big challenge from Newcastle United in the race for Marc Guehi. The Crystal Palace defender is expected to leave the London-based club as he enters the final year of his deal at Selhurst Park, with Liverpool also keen on the 24-year-old Euro 2024 finalist.
Marc Guehi will be a big topic of discussion ahead of the summer window, with the defender widely expected to leave Crystal Palace in the close season. There are a host of top clubs vying for the defender’s signature as he enters the final year of his deal at Selhurst Park in the summer.
Crystal Palace are resigned to losing him and bracing for offers to arrive on their doorstep for the 24-year-old Euro 2024 finalist. Guehi was the subject of big interest from Newcastle United last summer, with the Magpies reportedly failing with multiple offers coming up to at least £70 million as per the report.
The Tyneside outfit are still keen on Marc Guehi and could make another big push for his signature in the summer. The report states that Newcastle United are the biggest threat to fellow suitors like Chelsea in the race for the 24-year-old Euro 2024 finalist.
Liverpool are also in the race with the theory that Crystal Palace could accept a bargain sale of the defender given his contractual situation. Chelsea and the Reds are seemingly in pole position for the England international, although the Blues are confident of landing him in the summer above everyone else.
Will Chelsea sign Marc Guehi?
Chelsea feel it is easier to sign Guehi, considering the defender has ties with the club following his graduation from the Cobham academy. The 24-year-old Euro 2024 finalist could be tempted by the prospect of returning to Stamford Bridge which does make the Blues a favourite to land the Palace star.
However, the Magpies could still pose a big threat particularly if they are capable of paying what Crystal Palace want in the market. Moreover, making it into the Champions League will be a big boost for Newcastle United in their efforts to land players like Marc Guehi, although Chelsea are expected to put up a fight in the race.