July 17th 2024.
Crystal Palace has increased the amount they are asking for to sign Marc Guehi, who recently shone as a star player for England in the Euro 2024 tournament. This has come as a response to interest from top clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United.
Guehi's performance in the European Championships was impressive, making him one of England's best and most consistent players. Despite his lack of international experience, he stepped up and became a key player for the team when Harry Maguire was unable to play due to injury. In fact, he was the only English player to be named in Opta's Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, although he was surprisingly not included in UEFA's official XI.
While Crystal Palace fans have long known about Guehi's talent, it has now become widely recognized with many clubs vying for his signature. Along with Liverpool and Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus have also been linked to him. It is reported that Guehi has turned down a contract offer from Crystal Palace, making his future uncertain.
However, signing Guehi will not come cheap. Crystal Palace has increased their asking price from £50 million to over £70 million. This is not only due to his impressive performance in the Euros, but also because Chelsea will receive 20% of any profit made from his sale. Chelsea had sold Guehi to Crystal Palace for £18 million in 2021, and this clause is now coming into play.
The high asking price has caused some clubs to cool their interest in Guehi. Arsenal has turned their focus to Italy's Riccardo Calafiori, while Manchester United has also looked at other targets. Liverpool, on the other hand, is still monitoring Guehi's situation. With only two years left on his contract, Crystal Palace may consider selling him now while his value is at its peak.
Crystal Palace has already secured a potential replacement for Guehi in the form of Chadi Riad, but they are under no pressure to sell their star players. They have recently made a significant profit of £50.8 million from the sale of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich. This gives them the financial stability to hold onto Guehi unless an irresistible offer comes along.
In the end, it will be up to Crystal Palace to decide whether to cash in on Guehi or hold onto him for the long term. With interest from top clubs and a high asking price, it will be a tough decision to make. But one thing is for sure, Guehi's future is looking bright after his impressive display in the Euro 2024 tournament.
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