Arsenal and Manchester United look set to be embroiled in a financial battle to secure the services of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi. The talented Palace defender has shone with England at Euro 2024, attracting the attention of many rival English clubs, and not only. The English media have reported that the player has rejected the proposal of Crystal Palace for contract renewal, and this has set Arsenal and Manchester United in motion.
Guehi has less than 2 years left on his current contract with Palace, and the club may be forced to sell the player to avoid losing him for nothing later. Manchester United managers are impressed with the player's ability to take on major responsibilities on the left side of defence. Arsenal also appreciate Guehi's flexibility to play in different positions on the pitch.
However, the "Red Devils" have a concrete name in terms of defense in the summer market, and that is Jarrad Branthwaite. The managers of the "Red Devils" have found a chord with the player in terms of the personal terms of the contract, but the problem remains the figure that Everton wants to release the player. This figure is 80 million pounds and Everton is not expected to compromise, since Branthwaite still has 3 years left on his contract with the club. Based on this situation, United may shift their focus and more seriously pursue Marc Guehi as a summer target.
Guehi joined Palace in 2021 from Chelsea. The London Blues have the right to buy back the player, if they come with a financial offer equal to the rival clubs that are looking for his card. However, the Londoners are not expected to jump into the attack for the defender.
