Crystal Palace has sent a clear message to Premier League teams such as Tottenham and Chelsea who have shown interest in signing Marc Guehi.
Crystal Palace has made a strong statement by rejecting a significant £70 million bid from Tottenham Hotspur for their star defender, Marc Guehi, on the January transfer deadline day. This decision highlights the club’s determination to retain key players despite lucrative offers from top Premier League rivals.
The primary reason for Palace’s rejection is Guehi’s importance to the team and his contract, which runs until 2026. The club had already demonstrated their firm stance by turning down four bids from Newcastle United during the summer transfer window. Their latest refusal underscores just how highly they value the defender, making it clear that they are unwilling to part with him even for a substantial sum.
Tottenham, meanwhile, remains in search of defensive reinforcements following several injuries in their backline, including a concerning knee issue for Radu Dragusin. According to The Guardian’s Ed Aarons, Palace rejected Spurs’ bid primarily because it was too late in the transfer window to secure a suitable replacement for Oliver Glasner’s squad. With a limited shortlist of targets, the Eagles deemed it too risky to lose their defensive leader without a contingency plan.
Guehi has been a sought-after name in the transfer market, with Newcastle making multiple serious attempts to sign him last year, attempts that Palace firmly rebuffed. Now, by rejecting Tottenham’s £70 million offer, the club has once again signalled its strong negotiating position. With Guehi’s contract running until 2026, Palace is under no pressure to sell and could be holding out for an even bigger bid in the future.
As the summer transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether Newcastle, Tottenham, or other top clubs will reignite their pursuit of Guehi. For now, Crystal Palace stands firm in their commitment to keeping their prized defender.
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