Arsenal have entered a high-stakes race with Manchester City and Liverpool to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who is valued at £40 million ahead of his summer contract expiry.
Arsenal have joined the pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, emerging as a major contender for the England international’s signature.
While Manchester City remain frontrunners due to an injury crisis in their defense, the Gunners are reportedly ready to challenge Liverpool and Bayern Munich for the 25-year-old.
Guehi is entering the final months of his contract, making him one of the most sought-after players in Europe ahead of the summer transfer window.
Crystal Palace are expected to demand a fee of approximately £40 million to sanction a January departure.
This valuation matches the package Liverpool nearly secured last summer before negotiations collapsed.
Palace officials are currently weighing the financial benefits of a mid-season sale against the sporting value of keeping their skipper for an active FA Cup run and a push for European qualification.
Consequently, any immediate move would likely require a significant financial commitment from the buying club.
The decision for Arsenal remains whether to table a formal bid this month or wait for Guehi to become a free agent in July.
The North London club has long admired the defender, having monitored him extensively last year.
However, manager Arne Slot has recently pivoted Liverpool’s focus away from domestic rumors, stating, “The last thing we should talk about at this moment is the title race.”
Slot emphasized that his side’s priority is now securing Champions League qualification.