Tottenham and Arsenal are in pursuit of Crystal Palace centre again Marc Guehi – as Gunners search for cowl, with Spurs aiming to re-build a defence that has conceded 15 objectives of their final 4 matches
- Guehi has emerged as probably the greatest defenders in England and has three caps
- He is made 78 appearances for the south London membership since becoming a member of from Chelsea
- Arsenal additionally need Guehi amid issues over William Saliba’s long-term health
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal may battle it out for Crystal Palace centre again Marc Guehi in the summertime.
Guehi has emerged as probably the greatest younger centre-backs in England and has been capped 3 times by the Three Lions.
His performances at Selhurst Park propelled him into Gareth Southgate’s plans with the 22-year-old making his worldwide debut in 2022.
He is made 78 appearances for the south London membership since becoming a member of on a five-year deal for £18million from Chelsea in 2021.
The defender is on Tottenham’s wishlist as Spurs look to re-build a defence that has conceded 15 objectives of their final 4 matches.
Tottenham are reportedly set to hitch the race to signal Crystal Palace centre again Marc Guehi
Guehi has emerged as probably the greatest defenders in England and has been capped 3 times
Clement Lenglet’s mortgage expires in the summertime, whereas there are doubts over Davinson Sanchez’s long-term future at Spurs.
Arsenal additionally need a centre again amid issues over William Saliba’s long-term health and Rob Holding’s contract is up subsequent yr.
Saliba’s absence has been a trigger for concern for Arsenal within the run-in of the Premier League season, with Holding struggling to deputise for the Frenchman.
And the Gunners are sustaining a watching temporary on Guehi.
Arsenal followers have bemoaned their lack of squad depth as a purpose for his or her title cost falling off, with the Gunners anticipated to strengthen in the summertime.
And Guehi is not the one participant who may depart Selhurst Park this summer time, with the Eagles nonetheless ready to listen to star participant Wilfried Zaha’s intentions forward of subsequent season.
The Ivory Coast worldwide is out of contract on the finish of the present marketing campaign and is but to signal a brand new contract that has been on the desk for a number of weeks.
It’s understood Zaha, who’s recovering from a thigh damage, is but to supply the membership with a definitive choice over his future.
Palace beat West Ham 4-3 on Saturday to maneuver to 40 factors and all however guarantee themselves of Premier League security.
Palace beat West Ham to maneuver to 40 factors and guarantee themselves of Premier League security
Roy Hodgson inherited a Palace facet in a relegation battle and considerably struggling in assault
Roy Hodgson is hopeful that Palace will push on for the remaining 4 video games regardless of trying away from the menace of relegation.
‘It’s as much as the gamers,’ mentioned Hodgson. ‘I do not usually share what I say to the gamers within the dressing room however I can share this. I mentioned “it is as much as you”. Nothing goes to alter so far as Ray [Lewington], Paddy McCarthy and I are involved.
‘We are going to all work precisely the identical method, however solely you will get that fireside, that need to make the additional run, to win the problem, solely you are able to do that. I feel you possibly can take this so far as you need.
‘I am not going to say we will win 4 extra video games, however I do not suppose we’re incapable of successful them.’
