Targeting Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, Arsenal hopes to have a significant defensive boost. Mikel Arteta regards the 24-year-old as essential in helping Arsenal’s backline to be strengthened. Several Premier League teams, including Liverpool and Manchester United, have taken an eye on Guehi after his outstanding Euro 2024 achievements.

Arsenal wants to sweeten the bid for Crystal Palace by including Eddie Nketiah plus cash. Not included in Arteta’s long-term plans, the 25-year-old striker has already drawn attention from Palace. Adding Nketiah to their team would be valuable for Palace, particularly if it helps down Guehi’s £65 million price tag. But with a sizable sell-on clause from Guehi’s last Chelsea relocation, Palace’s officials are taking their time.

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Arne Slot, Liverpool’s new manager, also wants Guehi to take Joel Matip’s spot. The Reds feel certain of the defender’s desire to go to Anfield and have started negotiations with Palace. Despite rivalry from Manchester United and Chelsea, they look willing to match the high asking price of Palace.

Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace’s manager, wants their top players to remain with him for his first full season. Losing Guehi would be another blow, Michael Olise already at Bayern Munich and Eberechi Eze gaining interest. Still, the money from Guehi’s sale would enable Palace to improve their team.

Arsenal, meanwhile, is developing a great squad around a strong defense and has made progress recently. Arteta’s hunt of Guehi follows similar approach. Closing up on Riccardo Calafiori, the Gunners might affect their last action for Guehi.

Liverpool and Arsenal are getting ready to battle Manchester City for the Premier League championship next season. The competition to sign Guehi may be a precursor to that more major fight.

Arsenal’s approach to include Nketiah in the contract for Guehi is a wise way to balance budget and improve the team. The way discussions with Palace turn will determine if this action pays off. Liverpool’s aggressive posture adds to the mystery, hence this is a major narrative to follow throughout the summer transfer season.

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Arsenal seems ready to strike for Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace. This summer the Gunners have concentrated on strengthening their defense. Their main aim has been Riccardo Calafiori of Bologna. Arsenal agreed to sign the 22-year-old for over £40 million at last after prolonged talks. Calafiori is expected to shortly sign a five-year deal.

Arsenal still eyes Guehi even if Calafiori is secured. Liverpool and Manchester United have show interest in the England center-back. His fame has been raised by his exceptional performance for England at Euro 2024. Palace wants £70 million to sell him. Arsenal wants to lower that number however. One plan calls for presenting Eddie Nketiah in a player-plus-cash arrangement.

Nketiah had past piques of interest for Palace. Marseille also finds the 25-year-old striker interesting. According to reports, Arsenal is conversing with the opening bid-making French team. Journalist Santi Aouna notes Nketiah is eager to go to the Stade Velodrome. Marseille has almost signed Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and already has Mason Greenwood from Manchester United signed for £26.6 million. Edu, the sports director for Arsenal, wants a sizable payment for Nketiah, preferably more than what Marseilles paid for Greenwood.