Latest developments:
– Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive woes prompted them to track Marc Guehi.
– A £70m transfer bid by Spurs for Guehi was outrightly rejected by Crystal Palace.
– Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs might have to wait until the summer for Guehi.
Whisper+ analysis:
Authenticity (4/5): Spurs inclined to make one last push
Crystal Palace wasted no time in rejecting Tottenham’s £70m bid for the England international. According to Sky Sports, Guehi is expected to remain at Selhurst Park until the end of the season, when he enters the final year of his five-year contract. However, despite the setback, Spurs could make one last attempt before the transfer deadline comes into effect.
Value (3/5): Palace keen to hold onto prized defender
Crystal Palace’s rejection of the massive bid underscores their intention to keep fan favourite Guehi long-term, despite growing interest in the 24-year-old centre-back. While his transfermarkt valuation stands at €45m, Spurs’ near-double bid highlights their urgency to strengthen their backline. With more than 100 appearances for the Eagles under his belt, Guehi remains a prized asset – one Palace won’t part with easily.
Suitability (4/5): A fair addition in defense
Guehi’s composure, awareness and aerial presence would certainly bolster Tottenham’s defense, but he alone won’t solve their deeper structural issues. With Ange Postecoglou’s system struggling to click, his arrival would be an improvement – yet far from a fix-all solution.
Upgrade (3/5): Boots to fill in North London
Club captain for Crystal Palace since the start of the campaign, Guehi’s addition is nothing but a positive in a Spurs side struggling to find their identity amid a spate of injuries. His presence could instill a sense of organisation and resilience, although it might not prove transformative in the short-term.
Logic (3.5/5): Time to take the next step
Guehi was the subject of several bids last summer, and a move away from Crystal Palace would represent a natural step up for a young stopper with considerable experience under his belt.
Whisper+ verdict: 17.5/25
Palace coach Oliver Glasner has repeatedly emphasized Guehi’s significance to the squad, making any departure far from straightforward. Tottenham could very well make another bid, but it looks unlikely for Guehi to move across London this winter window.
