Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is reportedly against signing for Manchester United in January.
When Guehi moved to Palace in July 2021, he had not made a single Premier League appearance, the bulk of his senior career being spent on loan from Chelsea at Swansea City.
However, the 23-year-old was quickly able to establish himself as a key player at Selhurst Park, benefitting from immediately being regarded as a first-choice pick.
In less than two-and-a-half seasons with the Eagles, Guehi has already made 85 starts in the top flight, scoring three goals during that period.
As he approaches the halfway point of his five-year contract, the England international is frequently being linked with a transfer to a bigger club.
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While his former club Chelsea were credited with a strong interest at one point, Man United currently appear to be the most likely destination if Guehi departs the South London outfit.
Nevertheless, according to 90min, Guehi is not prepared to entertain a move to another club before the end of the current campaign.
The report suggests that the centre-back would prefer to keep playing regular football at Palace in order to boost his hopes of being selected for England's Euro 2024 squad.
He now has nine caps for the Three Lions to his name and started the last two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia in November.
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Although Guehi is said to be open to re-signing for Chelsea in the future, the Blues are currently well-stocked for options in the middle of their backline.
United, however, have generally struggled in defence during 2023-24, particularly in the Champions League where they have already conceded 14 goals from just five fixtures.
Despite Harry Maguire having recently regained his place in the side, doubts remain over the future of Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans is not viewed as a long-term option.
Palace are likely to demand in excess of £50m if any club expresses an interest in Guehi in January or at the end of the season.
Darren Plant
