Manchester United 'face competition' for Marc Guehi and more transfer rumours

Manchester United will face competition if they want to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi next year.

That is according to a report by The Sun, which claims Arsenal are now in the 'chase' to sign the England defender. Guehi, 23, is one of the most coveted centre-backs in the Premier League and has been heavily linked with a move to United in recent weeks.

United intend to strengthen their central defensive options in 2024 and Guehi has been touted as a potential candidate to bolster Erik ten Hag's defensive pool in recent weeks. The England ace has gone from strength to strength since joining Palace from Chelsea in 2021.

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Guehi is in a position where he is now challenging for a starting berth for England ahead of next summer's European Championship. He stepped off the bench in the Three Lions' 3-1 win over Italy earlier this month.

According to the report, a 'bidding war' for the defender will not commence until next year and Palace will 'demand a huge fee' for his signature. It is claimed Manchester City, meanwhile, could attempt to lure him from Selhurst Park as soon as January.

Guehi has made a total of 93 appearances for Palace, chipping in with five goals. He has made 11 appearances this term.

Meanwhile, United are said to be 'monitoring' Club America centre-back Sebastian Caceres. That is according to a report by 90min, which claims Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in the Uruguay international.

The 24-year-old has been making a name for himself in recent months, particularly on the international stage. He has established himself as a key fixture in manager Marcelo Bielsa's plans.