The future of Mark Gahee at Crystal Palace looks increasingly uncertain. The January exit is now more visible than ever before. Catch off side.
One of the most consistent centre-backs in the Premier League, the 25-year-old England International has made it clear that he has no intention of extending his stay at Selhurst Park into the final months of his contract.
Gehi approached leaving the palace this summer when Liverpool pushed his signature hard.
The Reds were willing to pay around £35 million and had already agreed to personal terms with the defender.
Mark Guech was approaching Liverpool this summer
The medical treatment was further completed, but the transfer collapsed at the final stage, annoying both the player and Arne Slot sides.
That disappointment may soon be revisited. Winter windows present opportunities for another movement.
Crystal Palace changed their attitude. The club, which previously rejected a €60 million offer from Newcastle United a few months ago, has reduced its asking price to about £25 million.
With Guéhi’s contract set to expire in the summer, the Eagles want to risk losing important assets on a free transfer.
Liverpool is expected to update their tracking, but this time they will face much more tough competition.
Bayern Munich is closely monitoring the situation when searching for reinforcements for bargains in the back.
Meanwhile, Juventus and Real Madrid were able to consider negotiating a pre-contract agreement in January, and signing a free transfer once the palace deal expired.
Premier League clubs will enter Guehi race
Chelsea is also in the frame, and could potentially bring back the former academy alumni, depending on Axel Disassi’s future at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City is also keeping the tabs in order to consider adding depth to the defensive class.
Guéhi’s desire for a fresh challenge has been clear for some time, and all palace’s attempts to link him to new terms have been unsuccessful. January could mark the end of his palace journey, as the European elite circumference and his price tag fell significantly.
Paul Mason praised Guech at Sky Sports:
“Guehi is a great player. I really think he’s the top centre half-absolute class. He’s in my opinion on everyone’s team.”
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