According to The mirrorArsenal are ready to enter the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi amid interest from Manchester City and Liverpool.
The North London giants have had a fantastic Premier League season so far and sit six points clear at the top of the table, ahead of Man City and Aston Villa.
The Gunners still have a lot of work to do to win the title The mirror claim they are now considering an approach for Guehi, whose contract expires on June 30.
It is unclear whether Arsenal will make a winter bid or wait to pursue a free transfer in the summer. Man City lead the race as they prepare a January approach.
Palace are reportedly willing to pay £40m for the 25-year-old despite his contract expiring in less than six months.
Summer priority
The Gunners have one of the best central defensive partnerships in the Premier League in William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. The pair have suffered injuries this season, but are currently fully fit.
The club also has the likes of Piero Hincapie, Jurrien Timber, Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera as backup. Calafiori and Mosquera are injured but are expected to return soon.
There does not seem to be a need for a new central defender in the ranks. Guehi may also have doubts about joining the Gunners, where he could be a regular substitute at the end of the season.
With the World Cup coming up next summer, the Englishman would not want to miss out on selection due to the lack of playing time.
This would put Man City in an advantageous position. The Cityzens have injured both Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, which should pave the way for Guehi to secure a guaranteed starting place in central defense.
In a separate update, reputed journalist David Ornstein has revealed that Arsenal have contacted Guehi’s representatives, more likely for a summer move. Liverpool are exploring a similar deal for the ex-Chelsea man.
With this in mind, Man City appear to be the clear favorites to sign Guehi this winter.
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