REPORT: United can land dream centre-back as England star “wants to leave” current club

Marc Guehi, Manchester United’s defensive target, is reportedly looking to leave Crystal Palace this summer.

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United’s defence has been a nightmare this season, leaking 84 goals, and with an FA Cup final against Manchester City on the horizon, there’s a chance more anguish will follow.

There has been a rotating door of centre backs as no one has been able to remain fit consistently, resulting in a variety of combinations throughout the season.

However, United’s issues have also been attributed to poor form and unusual tactical decisions by manager Erik ten Hag.

As a result, Raphael Varane will leave the club after tomorrow’s cup final, and Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire, and Victor Lindelof may possibly depart.

Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Tosin Adarabioyo have all been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer.

Palace’s Guehi is another name that has been mentioned frequently in relation to United, and it was reported yesterday that the defender’s asking price is £60 million.

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It has also been stated that the Eagles are more willing to sell the centre defender than rival United target Michael Olise.

Sports Zone (via getfootballnewsfrance.com) has added another dimension to an already intriguing topic, claiming that, “Marc Guéhi (23) wants to leave Crystal Palace this summer, with Premier League clubs keenly monitoring his situation.”

“Guéhi’s time at the South London club appears to be coming to an end, with Manchester United rumoured to be interested in reinforcing a defence that has looked patchy this season. Liverpool and his old club Chelsea are both said to be interested in signing Guéhi, but they have other targets in mind at the moment.”

In additional good news for the Red Devils, it is stated that “Guéhi has no current interest in a move abroad and sees his future firmly within the Premier League.”

The defender describes himself as “strong and comfortable on the ball,” which is something the United defense desperately needs.

Guehi was limited to only 29 games last season due to injury, which is something he will want to improve if he is to join a bigger club this summer or in the near future.