As Crystal Palace brace themselves for the possible departure of Marc Guehi, several names have emerged as potential replacements for the influential centre-back. Here are five players who could fill the void left by Guehi if he departs in the upcoming transfer window:
- Ronnie Edwards (Peterborough United) Palace’s sporting director, Dougie Freedman, has long been interested in Ronnie Edwards from Peterborough United. The 20-year-old defender has caught the eye with his performances, prompting Palace to make multiple attempts to sign him. With Edwards entering the final year of his contract, Palace could renew their pursuit of the England under-20 international, especially with Peterborough potentially under pressure to sell.
- Perr Schuurs (Torino) Palace previously explored the possibility of signing Perr Schuurs from Torino last summer amid speculation surrounding Guehi’s future. The 24-year-old Dutchman, who joined Torino from Ajax, had a promising debut season in Italy before suffering an ACL injury that sidelined him for six months. Although his valuation by Torino stands at £34m, Palace’s interest in Schuurs may depend on whether the Italian club adjusts their asking price.
[Three more potential replacements can be listed here, depending on the available information.]
These are just a few options that Crystal Palace may consider as they prepare for the potential departure of Marc Guehi. With Guehi attracting interest from top clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United, Palace will need to act swiftly to secure a suitable replacement and maintain the strength of their defensive line.
