Arsenal and Crystal Palace have been involved in a few transfer deals in recent years.
The Gunners sent Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan to the Eagles in January 2023, and just six months later, they sold Rob Holding to the Selhurst Park club.
In the summer of 2024, Palace signed Eddie Nketiah, and a year later, Arsenal landed Eberechi Eze in a £67.5 million deal.
Now, the Premier League leaders are showing interest in another Crystal Palace player – Marc Guehi.
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Arsenal’s defensive injuries continue to grow 😩!
Arsenal eye move for Marc Guehi amid their injury crisis
Injuries have once again caused a lot of problems for Arsenal.
Out of the Gunners’ 25-man first-team squad, 17 players have missed at least one game due to an injury or illness this season.
The latest player to be ruled out is Ben White, who hurt his hamstring during the 2-1 win against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.
The England international joins fellow defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Cristhian Mosquera in the treatment room. This comes after William Saliba was rushed back from his own injury last weekend.
Arsenal don’t have many options at the back now, which is why they are considering making a move for a new defender in the January transfer window.
CaughtOffside reveal that Guehi is one centre-back who could come into consideration at the Emirates.
The England international will enter the final six months of his contract on New Year’s Day, and he could potentially be available for a bargain fee in the winter window.
However, it is unclear if Guehi would be interested in a move to Arsenal because he knows that he will be behind Saliba and Gabriel in the pecking order.
What is the maximum fee you would pay for Marc Guehi in January considering Arsenal can sign him for free in the summer?
Arsenal have three other defenders on their shortlist
Guehi is the biggest name on Arsenal’s list ahead of the January transfer window, but there are other options as well.
Rennes youngster Jeremy Jacquet, who was linked with a move to the Gunners in the summer, is a player still admired behind the scenes in North London.
Sporting CP star Ousmane Diomande is another defender Arsenal are interested in, and he has been on the radar for a long time as well.
The fourth name on the list is left-back Nathaniel Brown of Eintracht Frankfurt. He is said to be viewed as a versatile option.
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