Marc Guehi has reached a decision on his next destination, having carefully considered the opportunities and long-term prospects offered by both Arsenal and Liverpool.
reject a potential move to Arsenal this summer, largely due to concerns about limited playing time—an issue that could clear the path for Liverpool to secure the Crystal Palace defender.
The 24-year-old England international is entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park and has attracted interest from several top Premier League clubs.
Arsenal and Newcastle have both shown strong interest, with the latter having made multiple attempts to sign him last year.
However, Liverpool have now emerged as frontrunners, especially as they prepare to finalize the £35 million sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.
Guehi is said to be prioritizing regular first-team football ahead of the next World Cup, something Arsenal may struggle to guarantee given the established centre-back pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba.
Gabriel recently extended his contract through 2029, and Arsenal are working to secure Saliba on a new deal as well, making it difficult for Guehi to break into the starting lineup.
This situation could give Liverpool the edge, as they look to reinforce their backline following Quansah’s expected departure.
While Guehi would still face competition from Ibrahima Konaté for a spot next to Virgil van Dijk, reports suggest he views Anfield as a more promising destination.
Crystal Palace are reportedly bracing for an official bid from Liverpool and have already begun talks with Sporting Lisbon over Ousmane Diomande as a potential replacement.
The 21-year-old Ivorian has a £68 million release clause, though Palace are hoping to negotiate a lower fee in the coming days.
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