Is Marc Guehi the answer for Manchester United’s defensive woes? Crystal Palace considers transfer options

Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Marc Guehi as a new central defender. Crystal Palace is already looking for replacements and may sell Guehi for a fee exceeding £50 million.

Man Utd Interested In Marc Guehi
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Manchester United is actively seeking a new central defender, with Marc Guehi reportedly on their radar for a potential transfer. Consequently, according to the Telegraph, Crystal Palace has initiated a search for alternative replacements, with newly appointed manager Oliver Glasner likely to explore options in Europe to bolster the squad. The report suggests that Palace may seek a fee surpassing their club record of £50 million ($64m), set by the sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka to United.

Guehi, who joined Palace from Chelsea for £18m ($23m) in 2021, has made a strong impression and cemented his place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad. Unsurprisingly, his performances have attracted interest from other Premier League clubs. Alongside United, Liverpool reportedly hold an interest in the 23-year-old, while Arsenal and Tottenham have previously kept tabs on him.

United’s interest in Guehi is believed to be influenced by potential incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth, who is said to admire the player. Ashworth, formerly of Newcastle, is currently on gardening leave, and United’s pursuit of Guehi may depend on his arrival before the summer transfer window.

Whether Guehi ultimately joins United or not, the club is poised for a significant defensive overhaul this summer. Raphael Varane appears set for a move to Saudi Arabia, while Harry Maguire has been consistently linked with a departure. Additionally, 36-year-old Jonny Evans is unlikely to extend his contract, and former Palace player Wan-Bissaka could also be on the move at the end of the season.

Marc Guéhi

Marc Guehi

Defender, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 24

182 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 25 13 Missed
Minutes 2023 80.9 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 1 0.0 Avg
Attempt 11 0.4 Avg
Passes 1220 48.885.2% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 22 times for 1915 minutes for Premier League.

Marc Guéhi didn’t score any goal for Crystal Palace. He procured one assist. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 14th in Premier League. In the last match Crystal Palace lost 3-1 against Tottenham Hotspur. The next match in Premier League will be against Luton Town.

Crystal Palace performance and stats

Crystal Palace

Manager: Oliver Glasner
Rank 12th
Win 12
Draw 10
Loss 15
Goals 52-58
Diff -6

Crystal Palace is currently 14th in the Premier League with 28 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 13 times. In its last match, Crystal Palace lost 3-1 against Tottenham Hotspur.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 47.​

Crystal Palace will play the next match in Premier League against Luton Town on Saturday 9th of March in London. The prediction is Crystal Palace winning the match.​

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United

Manager: Erik ten Hag
Rank 8th
Win 16
Draw 6
Loss 14
Goals 52-56
Diff -4
Rank 4th
Win 1
Draw 1
Loss 4
Goals 12-15
Diff -3

Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 44 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 14 times, drawn twice, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 3-1 against Manchester City.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 39.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Everton on Saturday 9th of March in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.​