Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old English international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Football Transfers, Marc Guehi is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 25-year-old Crystal Palace defender has emerged as a target for them.

The struggling Premier League giants have submitted an official enquiry to discuss a possible summer move and gauge Crystal Palace’s asking price to sell Guehi. While the approach has been “exploratory” in nature, this may be the first step for Manchester United to beat Liverpool to the Englishman’s signature in the ongoing transfer window.

Marc Guehi: At a crossroads in his career

Marc Guehi has a critical career decision to make after entering the final 12 months of his deal with Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old has become a household name since joining the South London outfit from Chelsea in July 2021, becoming a mainstay at the back for his club and country.

The 25-year-old has turned out over 150 times thus far for Crystal Palace while chipping in with eight goals and four assists. However, Guehi’s contract situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, with Liverpool and Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Move across the Premier League beckons?

Liverpool’s interest in Marc Guehi makes sense. The Reds are scouring the market for a centre-back this summer amid uncertainties surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s long-term future. Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk is approaching the twilight of his career, and Joe Gomez has struggled with fitness issues throughout his spell with Liverpool. So, Guehi has emerged as a viable target for the Merseyside outfit.

As for Manchester United, while the Red Devils do not need a centre-back, ignoring market opportunities will be incautious. Additionally, Harry Maguire is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career. So, Guehi is an option worth considering, with Manchester United submitting an exploratory enquiry.

Manchester United wanted to gauge Crystal Palace’s “asking price for Guehi and his willingness to join the club” this summer. However, beating Liverpool to the 25-year-old English defender’s signature may be a tall order, as the player has been keen on joining the Merseyside outfit.