Palace captain Guehi has made clear he doesn’t intend to signal a brand new contract at Selhurst Park.
Whereas Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner has publicly spoken of his want to maintain Guehi, the Eagles are reluctant to let the 25-year-old depart on a free switch when his contract expires subsequent summer time. They rejected a £65m deal to promote Guehi to Newcastle final yr.
They’re making an attempt to signal two central defenders earlier than the switch window closes, which might unlock Guehi’s transfer to Liverpool.
Palace have an curiosity in Toulouse’s Jaydee Canvot, 19, and talks over a transfer for the highly-rated central defender are at a complicated stage.
They’re additionally looking for an skilled centre-half and have made an method for Manchester Metropolis defender Manuel Akanji, however the Switzerland worldwide is claimed to have reservations in regards to the swap.
Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande has been Palace’s first-choice goal, however to date they’ve been unable to afford the Ivory Coast worldwide.
Roma’s Evan Ndicka is one other defender Palace are understood to be involved in.
Talking on Friday, Glasner mentioned Guehi “has to” be a Palace participant when the window shuts.
“It’s not attainable to discover a Marc Guehi substitute who can play straight within the Premier League as a starter,” he added.
Palace have already misplaced one of many key gamers who helped them to FA Cup glory final season, as England ahead Eberechi Eze joined Arsenal in a £60m deal.
