Premier League giants, Arsenal have enter the race to sign England international of Ivory Coast descent, Marc Guehi as he nears contract expiration.
Guehi, who is the captain of Crystal Palace came close to joining Liverpool on summer transfer deadline day, but the deal fell through. The rock-solid defender is expected to be at a transfer bidding war next summer, with his current contract expiring in June 2026.
The 25-year-old defender has attracted interest from several clubs including Liverpool and Manchester City, with Arsenal becoming the latest club to join the race for his services.
Guehi has grabbed the Gunners’ attention as they seeks to bolster their defense line in an attempt to compete for laurels.
While Liverpool had been considered the frontrunners due to their summer agreement, the situation has now changed dramatically.
Now, the Gunners are weighing up whether to sign the defender as early as January or wait for a potential free transfer in the summer.
The English centre-back has played 25 matches for Crystal Palace, scoring two goals and providing three assists, including a goal in the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Arsenal.
Guehi joined Crystal Palace from Chelsea for €24 million in 2021. Over the years, he has become a true leader for Palace, making over187 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals and providing 8 assists.
