Crystal Palace has established a price for Marc Guehi as Liverpool shows interest in acquiring the England defender.
Crystal Palace are reportedly demanding a hefty £65m for defender Marc Guehi, should he express a desire to leave the club after his involvement in Euro 2024 with England. Guehi, who impressed in England’s opening victory over Serbia, has attracted interest from Liverpool. Palace are wary of allowing him to enter the final year of his contract without securing a new deal.
The club is facing a challenging summer, with Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Newcastle United all making inquiries about their players. Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze are among the players drawing attention. Palace will need to navigate these potential transfers carefully.
In other news, Chelsea is closing in on the signing of Brazilian winger Estevao Willian from Palmeiras. The potential fee for the 17-year-old is £51m. Willian has already passed a medical and is highly regarded as one of the most promising prospects in South America. Chelsea’s new owners have been targeting young South American talent as part of their long-term vision for the club.
Meanwhile, Jhon Duran is said to be excited about the prospect of joining Chelsea from Aston Villa. The 20-year-old striker could be on his way to Stamford Bridge for a fee of around £40m. Duran believes he would be a good fit at Chelsea under the club’s wider vision and the approach of new head coach Enzo Maresca. He would relish the opportunity to work alongside Nicolas Jackson, both as a teammate and competitor.
Lastly, Wolves are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of full-back Pedro Lima from Sport Recife. The Brazilian teenager has agreed to an £8.5m deal with Wolves and is expected to sign a five-year contract once he turns 18 in July. Chelsea had initially wanted Lima for their sister club Strasbourg, but he has chosen to join Wolves instead.