Manchester United Join Pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi as Free Agency Looms
Overseas clubs can open pre-contract talks from January under transfer rules.
Overview
- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner recently confirmed Guehi will leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
- Reports on Nov. 3 state Manchester United have entered the race, intensifying competition for the England defender.
- Liverpool remain strong contenders after a near-deal in the summer that included a medical and agreed personal terms before Palace halted the move.
- Premier League sides cannot arrange a pre-contract until the summer, giving European suitors a head start in January.
- Coverage indicates Guehi may wait until after the season to choose his next club, with some reports suggesting bids could be attempted in January.