May 26th 2024.
Crystal Palace has put a high value on their defender Marc Guehi, with a price tag of over £55m. It seems that Chadi Riad will soon be joining the team, which could result in Guehi leaving the club. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool have all shown interest in Guehi, but it looks like Palace will be losing him.
The team had an incredible finish to their season and is determined to support their manager, Oliver Glasner, as much as possible during the summer transfer window. Their goal for the 2024/25 season is to qualify for European competitions. They are already making moves to strengthen their team, with the Daily Mail reporting that Riad is expected to travel to England on Monday to undergo a medical at Selhurst Park.
Last week, it was reported that Palace had offered Real Betis £12.7million for Riad's services, with an additional £1.7m in add-ons. The 20-year-old was absent from Betis' game against Real Madrid on Saturday as he prepared to fly out. He made 30 appearances for the team last season, helping them secure a seventh-place finish in La Liga and qualify for the Europa Conference League. Riad joined Betis from Barcelona's academy last summer for a fee of £3m, with Barcelona entitled to 50% of any future transfer profits.
This could mean that Glasner is preparing for life without Guehi, as the young defender is one of the many Palace players rumored to be leaving this summer. Other players on the list include Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise, Jean Philippe-Mateta, and Adam Wharton. While Riad's arrival could potentially be a replacement for Guehi, Palace has stated that they have no plans to sell any of their key players this summer. In fact, Riad's addition could provide depth to the team's defense, especially since Glasner prefers to play with a back-three.
Currently, Palace only has five options at center-back, including Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Chris Richards, Rob Holding, and Joel Ward. However, if Nathaniel Clyne signs a new contract, it could bring the number up to six. It's worth noting that Chelsea also has the option to bring Guehi back to the team, as they have a clause in his contract that allows them to match any offer for the defender.
Fans are buzzing with excitement about Riad's potential arrival and how he could potentially strengthen the team's defense. However, with Palace's determination to keep their star players, it's unlikely that Guehi will be leaving anytime soon. All we can do is wait and see how the summer transfer window unfolds for Crystal Palace and their talented squad.
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