Arsenal has entered the race to secure the services of Crystal Palace’s defender, Marc Guehi. However, it seems that any potential deal will have to wait until the end of the season. According to reports by journalist Alan Nixon, Arsenal has expressed interest in Guehi, who is a key part of Mikel Arteta’s long-term vision for the team.
The understanding is that Guehi won’t be available for transfer either in the current window or the upcoming January transfer window. Arsenal, though, appears willing to exercise patience and make their move at the end of the season.
However, there are complications on the horizon, as other top clubs are also eyeing Guehi. Both Manchester United and Manchester City have reportedly shown interest, and Chelsea, Guehi’s former club, has a contractual clause allowing them to match any offer for the player.
If Arsenal is to secure Guehi from Crystal Palace, they’ll find themselves in a bidding war against these big-six rivals. This situation, while challenging, isn’t insurmountable, as witnessed with Declan Rice’s transfer over the summer. However, Arsenal has also been on the losing end of such deals in recent transfer windows, as players like Mykhaylo Mudryk and Lisandro Martinez opted for Chelsea and Manchester United over the Gunners due to financial disparities.
During the summer, it was reported that Guehi was a prime target for Arsenal, had they received an attractive offer for Gabriel Magalhaes from clubs in Saudi Arabia. Although that scenario didn’t materialize, Guehi remained on Arsenal’s radar as a potential acquisition if the right opportunity arose.
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