Arsenal are reportedly pondering a move for Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window, according to reports - with the Gunners having the Englishman 'high on their shortlist' ahead of a potential move to strengthen their centre-back ranks in the coming months.
Guehi has made 132 appearances for Palace in the Premier League, only missing three games in the division this season - and by being a part of their victorious FA Cup-winning squad, he's shown that he's got what it takes as captain to bring silverware to north London if he makes the switch across the capital.
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Marc Guehi in action for Crystal Palace
The report by The Athletic states that Arteta would also like to sign a central defender to compliment the first-choice pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes - and although he made a move for Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, the young Spain international eventually chose European giants Real Madrid.
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As a result, that has now left Guehi 'high' on Arsenal's transfer shortlist if they were to make a move for a defender. The England international is only 24 years of age, and with just one year left on his current deal at Palace, that makes him 'considerably' more affordable.
The issue in terms of Guehi's move to join the Gunners is whether he will be prepared to initially be a backup player to both Saliba and Gabriel - especially if he's competing for a place in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI for the World Cup next summer, having excelled at EURO 2024 under Gareth Southgate and being called 'the ultimate modern day centre-back' as a result.
Guehi has also been linked with the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks, with first-team football more likely at any of those teams - but by staying in London and joining one of England's elite clubs amid a £70m price tag, 'superstar' Guehi could be in the frame to move to the Emirates, especially with Arsenal competing on four fronts and hoping for major silverware next season, having missed out on any trophy for the past five years since their FA Cup win over Chelsea in 2020.
Statistics for WhoScored. Correct as of 10-06-25.
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