Crystal Palace is reportedly prepared to sell captain Marc Guehi this summer in order to fund a move for top defensive target Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon, according to GiveMeSport.
Club officials see Guehi’s departure as necessary to finance a defensive overhaul, with Diomande identified as their primary target. With Guehi’s contract winding down — set to expire in 2026 — Palace are keen to avoid losing him for free and hope to raise over £50 million from his sale.
Interest in Guehi is strong, and Liverpool is currently seen as the frontrunner. The Premier League champions are expected to submit a formal offer soon. While Arsenal is also monitoring the situation, Guehi is believed to favor a switch to Liverpool, viewing it as a sign of the club’s ambition.
Liverpool, having already added Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz to their squad, sees Guehi as another key reinforcement — particularly with the 2026 World Cup approaching.
Crystal Palace aims to complete the sale early in the window to accelerate their transfer plans. Former England boss Gareth Southgate has labeled Guehi an “exceptional” player, further emphasizing the defender’s rising value on the market
