Signing Marc Guehi, who also attracts Chelsea and Manchester United, Liverpool is apparently hopeful. Targeting Guehi because of his outstanding performance against Crystal Palace, the Reds want to improve their defense for the next season. Moving from Chelsea to Crystal Palace in 2021 for regular first-team participation, Guehi has become a major player in their defense and qualified for England.
The 24-year-old stood out in the European Championship and had an outstanding 2023/24 season, hence his future a hot issue. Under manager Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace want to keep Guehi, appreciating him at £65 million. Even with their best efforts, the great demand from elite teams points to possible difficulties keeping him.
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The previous team of Guehi, Chelsea, still shows interest in the defender. They want to improve their quality even though their defense has adequate players. The Blues find Guehi appealing as he performs consistently in the Premier League. Conversely, Manchester United wants to strengthen their backline after a season marred by injury. United has scheduled a defensive revamp with Raphael Varane’s exit and questions about other defenders; Guehi is a top target.
Liverpool, however, seems very sure of getting Guehi’s services. The Reds have already started negotiations with Crystal Palace and consider him as a long-term Joel Matip replacement. The club thinks Guehi is eager to join them and has showed indications of readiness to relocate to Anfield. Liverpool is prepared to pay the high asking price in order to guarantee the transaction closes.
Arne Slot and his group are sure in their plan and the player’s interest, hence they are driven to get Guehi to Merseyside. While discussions continue, the next few weeks will be vital; Liverpool looks ready to commit heavily to guarantee their defensive reinforcement.
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Fulham has arranged meetings with Arsenal about Emile Smith-Rowe, a player Marco Silva sees as a major goal. Mikel Arteta’s intentions for the next season may not be suited for the 23-year-old midfielder. Arsenal seems thus open to the notion of trading him. Fulham has expressed great interest and started talks with Arsenal over Smith-Rowe’s availability.
Always alert to the market, Marco Silva looks for a new offensive midfielder. Given possible outgoings, including Andreas Pereira, Silva could have to choose a successor. Emile Smith-Rowe seems like a good fit. Smith-Rowe suffered in next seasons even though the 2022–23 season showed a great progress. His form and conditioning problems put him on Arsenal’s margins.
Value at around £25 million, Arsenal looks ready to let go of Smith-Rowe. They expect a hefty amount, however, and are not ready to sell him cheaply. This implies that Fulham, among other possible suitors, will have to make a significant bid to guarantee his availability.
Fulham made an initial proposal, which Arsenal turned down according to Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports. Crystal Palace also expressed interest, but they were turned off similarly. Arsenal’s position shows they esteem Smith-Rowe highly even with his recent challenges. Fulham is still eager and could come back with a better offer to persuade the Gunners.
