Tottenham may have to find new centre-back target after latest Liverpool update
Tottenham Hotspur have just been handed a big blow in their pursuit of Marc Guehi as a new report has shed light on what the Crystal Palace defender has decided about his next destination.
With speculation continuing to persist over Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham, the Lilywhites may be in the market for a top-class centre-back to replace the Argentine.
Guehi has been on Spurs’ wishlist for a long time and with the centre-back now having just one year left on his deal at Selhurst Park, the North Londoners may sense an opportunity to pounce this summer. Spurs even had a £70m bid turned down for Guehi on deadline day back in January.
However, it has been widely reported that Tottenham are expected to face intense competition for Guehi’s services, and the centre-back has now allegedly made up his mind on who he wants to join.
Marc Guehi is ready to snub Tottenham in favour of Liverpool
Football Insider have now backed Liverpool to push ahead with a move for Marc Guehi, and they reveal that the Palace man wants a switch to Anfield.
Despite attracting interest from the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle, Chelsea and Liverpool, the 24-year-old has made it clear that he wants to join the Premier League champions this summer.
Arne Slot’s side are now in pole position to land Guehi, who is said to be holding out for a move to Merseyside, with the defender having told his friends of his desire to join the Champions.
Liverpool are expected to submit a bid of over £50m for the England international imminently and they hope it will be enough to clinch the deal.
Tottenham have turned their attention to Guehi alternatives
This report will not surprise Spurs fans as it was claimed by The Times earlier this month that Guehi had rejected Tottenham’s advances.
Over the last two weeks, some outlets have said that Spurs are stepping up their interest in Jarrad Branthwaite, who is thought to be valued at £70m by Everton.
According to reports over recent days, Tottenham have also joined the race for Brentford’s Nathan Collins, who Thomas Frank is said to be a big fan of.
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