Crystal Palace transfer update

Crystal Palace weighs replacements for Guehi as Liverpool press for the defender, while Eze’s future places Arsenal in frame

Crystal Palace targets Club Brugge centre-back to replace Guehi amid Liverpool bid

Crystal Palace is weighing a replacement for Marc Guehi should he move to Liverpool. A Club Brugge centre-back has emerged on the Eagles shortlist, while Liverpool has begun talks with Palace about Guehi. Palace is holding out for a fee higher than what Liverpool is prepared to pay given Guehi’s final year of contract, a stance that raises the risk of a free departure.

In another development, Arsenal is reported to be closing in on beating Tottenham to Eberechi Eze after a late push, with an Arsenal medical planned for Friday. Palace manager Oliver Glasner has said Guehi and Eze will likely start in the upcoming Europa Conference League game despite ongoing rumours, stressing commitment over distractions. He added that Guehi’s on-field attitude remains a sign of his ambition, even as transfer talk swirls.

Palace’s plan appears to balance short term needs with a longer term rebuild. Replacing a defender of Guehi’s stature is expensive and fraught with risk, especially if the club stands firm on a high asking price. The possible loss of Guehi for free would compound financial pressure on a club that must manage wages and transfer costs in a tight market. The Eze situation adds another layer, as competing clubs push for a sudden shift in the squad mood while Palace weighs other targets such as Diomande. Overall, the club signals ambition but also the discipline to avoid rash decisions in a window shaped by price disputes and rival interest. Glasner’s public reassurance suggests a bid to maintain core belief while negotiations continue, a dynamic test for Palace’s leadership and its supporters.

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Time will tell how Palace negotiates in the weeks ahead