Tottenham chasing Marc Guéhi but have bid rejected by Crystal Palace
Tottenham chasing Marc Guéhi but have bid rejected by Crystal Palace
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Tottenham are trying to pull off an audacious swoop for Marc Guéhi but have had an opening bid for the defender turned down by Crystal Palace. It is understood the offer from Spurs for the England international was not far off Palace’s valuation, which is believed to be about £60m. Sources are not ruling out Guéhi making the switch before the transfer window shuts at 11pm GMT, although figures close to the player believe a summer move is likelier. Palace are desperate not to lose to the 24-year-old because they have little time to replace him.
Spurs are looking to bolster their defensive options despite signing Kevin Danso from Lens on Sunday. They had looked at a loan for Axel Disasi but their interest in the Chelsea centre-back was not at an advanced stage. Chelsea want a big loan fee for Disasi, who is keen to join Aston Villa. Spurs have looked to make a more ambitious move by going for Guéhi, who starred for England during their run to the Euro 2024 final. The former Chelsea defender’s contract expires in 18 months, weakening Palace’s negotiating position. Newcastle tried to sign Guéhi last summer and Chelsea looked at him this month. Liverpool are long-term admirers.
Palace could do without the disruption given that Chelsea have recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loan and Chadi Riad is a long-term injury absentee. They are close to signing Ben Chilwell on loan from Chelsea and have considered a £35m move for the Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic. But with the clock ticking they are reluctant to compromise their season by losing Guéhi. Spurs remain in the market for attacking additions and have targeted the Southampton winger Tyler Dibling, who has interest from clubs in the Bundesliga.
