August 13th 2024.
There are rumors swirling around the football world about the possibility of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi leaving the team. Many clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, have expressed interest in the English star following his outstanding performances at Euro 2024. However, as of now, Newcastle United is the only club that has made a move for Guehi, submitting a bid of £55million with an additional £5m in add-ons.
Despite this offer falling short of Palace's valuation of £70m for the 24-year-old defender, there is still a chance of the transfer happening. Guehi is reportedly interested in the move and has not shown much interest in signing a new contract with Palace, which is set to expire in 2026. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Palace's chairman and co-owner Steve Parish addressed the transfer speculations, stating that no club has met their valuation yet and that they would have to pay "superstar money" for a player of Guehi's caliber.
Parish also mentioned that they would love to keep Guehi at the club, as he is a "generational talent" and would make the team stronger. However, he understands that the player's wishes and interests also need to be taken into consideration. If a club is willing to make it difficult for Palace to let go of Guehi, then they might consider the option. But as of now, there is no pressure from the player to leave Selhurst Park.
Guehi, who signed from Chelsea in 2021 for £18m, has been a key player for Palace, making 111 appearances for the team. If he is sold, Palace could potentially target Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah or Wolfsburg's Maxence Lacroix as his replacement. It is also worth noting that Chelsea will receive 20% of any profit made from Guehi's sale, adding another layer to the negotiations.
Despite all the transfer talks, Parish made it clear that Guehi is loyal to Crystal Palace and has not asked to leave the team. He acknowledged that the player wants to progress in his career, but if the right opportunity presents itself, they will consider it. For now, the team is focused on starting the season with Guehi and believes he will make them a better team. However, if a club meets their valuation and the player is on board, Palace might have to reconsider their stance.
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