A hugely encouraging transfer update has now emerged regarding Manchester United’s attempts to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.
The 25-year-old has developed into one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League, and is also looking highly likely to start for England at the 2026 World Cup next summer. For now, he has remained coy about his future, with his Palace deal expiring at the end of this season.
“For me, it doesn’t really matter, to be honest. As long as I’m playing well and helping Palace, there’s definitely an opportunity for me to be here as I am today.
“Whether it’s sorted or not, it’s not really the most important thing to be honest. Personally, I don’t know if I can think that far ahead. I like to just take it step by step, and that is just focusing on the games that I have at Palace and any upcoming opportunities I have here.”
United’s rivals Liverpool were extremely close to signing Guehi on deadline day, with a £35m fee even agreed, while Real Madrid have also been mentioned as potential suitors.
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Now, Defensa Central report that Manchester United are looking to hijack Real Madrid’s move for Guehi, seeing the England international as a great option to bring in.
The Red Devils are willing to offer a “huge sum” of money for his services, in what looks set to be an auction for his signature in 2026. This presumably applies to wages rather than a transfer fee, though, considering he will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season.
It is no wonder that Guehi is a man in demand currently, with the Englishman’s performances for Palace proving to be immaculate in recent years, helping the Eagles win the FA Cup last season.
There is such an unruffled nature about him, and while he is far from the biggest, he uses great positional sense and intelligence to his advantage, being lauded by Stephen Warnock recently, who also talked about the idea of him joining Liverpool over United, which may not go down too well with Red Devils fans.
“Marc Guehi is a magnificent player. My concern for him is I hope he still gets that move to Liverpool. He deserves to play on the bigger stage, which is Champions League football. He has the ability to play at a club like Liverpool.”
With all due respect to Palace, next summer is the right time for Guehi to enjoy a new challenge at a bigger club, and if United were able to sign him, it would feel like a major coup.
It does feel as though they will need Champions League football to attract him to Old Trafford, though, considering the likes of Liverpool and Madrid will likely be able to offer him that.
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