Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.
The Red Devils are expected to allow both Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans to leave on free transfers this summer, while the club are believed to be open for offers for Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire.
Two new centre-backs are likely to arrive at Old Trafford in the upcoming market, and according to The Times, Guehi has been placed on the club's shortlist.
The report claims that Palace are bracing themselves for summer offers for the England international and have set a valuation of around £55m, with Arsenal also believed to be keen.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will be given the chance to match any bids which are accepted this summer, with the Blues inserting a clause into the deal that took Guehi from Stamford Bridge to Palace in 2021.
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Man United 'keen on deal for £55m-rated Marc Guehi'
Guehi came through the youth system at Chelsea, progressing through the various age groups at the club before making his first-team debut in September 2019.
The defender only featured twice for Chelsea, though, and spent time on loan at Swansea City before joining Palace on a permanent basis in July 2021.
Guehi has now played 108 times for the Eagles in all competitions, scoring five goals and registering two assists in the process.
The defender has made 26 appearances this season, but he has been missing since February due to a knee injury which required an operation.
Guehi could be back in the squad against Man United on Monday evening, though, and he is therefore expected to be available to represent England at Euro 2024.
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Is £55m a fair price for Marc Guehi?
Palace have Guehi on a contract until the summer of 2026, placing them in a relatively strong position when it comes to potential negotiations during the upcoming transfer window.
The nine-time England international failed to make the grade at Chelsea early in his career, but he has shown his quality since arriving at Palace.
Guehi lacks European experience, but he has played 95 times in the Premier League during his time with the Eagles and has demonstrated that he can perform consistently in England's top flight.
In the current market, £55m is the going rate for a player of Guehi's class, but Man United could potentially look to lower that by offering Aaron Wan-Bissaka back to the club as a makeweight.
Wan-Bissaka continues to be linked with a return to Selhurst Park, and it would not be a shock to see the right-back head back to the English capital, with Guehi moving in the opposite direction.
Matt Law
