Crystal Palace Likely to Sell Captain Marc Guehi Amid Liverpool, Newcastle Interest

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who has less than a year left on his contract, is likely to be sold this summer as the club aims to avoid losing him for free next year. Liverpool, seen as Guehi's preferred destination, and Newcastle have shown interest, but Palace's £40 million valuation has yet to be met by Liverpool, with Newcastle’s previous bids exceeding £50 million rejected. Chairman Steve Parish acknowledged the difficulty in retaining players of Guehi’s caliber without a new contract and indicated that any sale would depend on what is best for both the club and the player. Guehi has made 132 appearances for Palace since joining from Chelsea in 2021 and was recently named captain, highlighting his importance to the team. Despite concerns from manager Oliver Glasner about limited transfer activity, Palace has only made minor signings, underscoring the challenges the club faces in strengthening the squad amid finite financial resources. Parish emphasized the club's commitment to supporting the manager and making decisions that align with both football and business considerations.