The January transfer window is notoriously unpredictable, and Crystal Palace finds itself at the center of a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, with the future of star defender Marc Guehi hanging precariously in the balance.
Guehi, the 24-year-old England centre-back, has been Palace’s on-field captain all season, and his impressive performances have sparked a tug-of-war between the Eagles and several top Premier League clubs.
Newcastle United and Liverpool are two clubs who retain a long-standing interest in Guehi, but it remains to be seen whether Palace will receive any fresh approaches for him this month.
The Manager’s Verdict: Oliver Glasner Breaks His Silence on Marc Guehi’s Future
Oliver Glasner, Palace’s Austrian manager, has broken his silence on Guehi’s future, and his comments will provide a welcome boost to Eagles fans.
“I think so,” said Glasner, when asked whether he expects to keep Guehi past deadline day. *”No player from our squad came to me and said [they] want to leave. No one.”
Glasner’s comments suggest that Guehi is committed to the Palace cause, at least for the time being. However, the Austrian manager is also aware that the situation could change rapidly, particularly if a big-money bid is tabled.
“If one is coming and says they want to leave and both clubs find an agreement, I think it will happen,” said Glasner. _”But as long as a player doesn’t come — and Marc didn’t come — I am really not concerned he will leave.”
The Contract Conundrum: Marc Guehi’s Future Hangs in the Balance
Guehi’s contract situation is a potential time bomb waiting to explode. The England centre-back is contracted to Palace until the summer of 2026, but there is no optional one-year extension clause in the contract.
This means that Palace will need to negotiate a new deal with Guehi in the coming months, or risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.
“January 31 is a long time [away], and I know I will have to answer this question several times,” said Glasner. _”You will hear the same answer again.”
The Verdict: A High-Stakes Game of Cat and Mouse Reaches its Climax
As the January transfer window reaches its climax, Crystal Palace finds itself at the center of a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The future of star defender Marc Guehi hangs precariously in the balance, and only time will tell if he will remain at Selhurst Park beyond the end of the month.
