Tottenham Hotspur is reported to be in a battle with Liverpool over a deal to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, according to the transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.
The Lilywhites' current first-choice centre-back pairing is Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Radu Dragusin was signed last winter to add depth at the back.
However, the Romanian has not yet managed to find a place in Ange Postecoglou's starting eleven. They gave him the go-ahead to start for the Spurs. european league loan against Qarabag in midweek, but was sent off very early in the game.
Therefore, it seems that the north London club is planning to sign a new defender to strengthen the defensive department. Inform about TBR Football, Outer wall He has stated that Tottenham have expressed their interest in signing Guehi and could make a concrete approach next year.
The Eagles demanded around £70m to sell the Englishman this summer; However, they would struggle to get that amount of money at the end of this season as he will then enter the final year of his current contract.
Battle
Crystal Palace want to extend Guehi's contract, but the player is in no rush to do so and they are ready to sell him next year if an agreement on new terms cannot be reached in the coming months.
Oliver Glasner's team would hope to sell him in January to make the most of his exit as they would be nowhere near his £70m valuation next summer.
The journalist states that Liverpool are also closely following Guehi's situation and, together with them, Villa Aston, Chelsea and Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also planning an attack on him.
Following the departure of Joel Matip as a free agent, Liverpool did not buy anyone to replace him this summer. Furthermore, considering that Virgil van Dijk's future at the club is still uncertain, the Reds appear to be looking for options to strengthen the defence.
Guehi is one of England's most promising centre-backs and has already secured a place in his country's starting eleven. Therefore, it would definitely be a big coup for Tottenham or Liverpool if either club bought him.
However, it will be interesting to see whether the north London club or the Merseyside club finally manage to secure his signature next year.
