Rio Ferdinand makes Marc Guehi text admission amid Manchester United transfer links

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he has texted Manchester United-linked Marc Guehi.

The Crystal Palace centre-back has been one of several central defenders linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer. MEN Sport understands that United are looking to sign two new centre-backs this summer after the departure of Raphael Varane.

Everton defender Jarrad Braithwaite looks the most active target after United bid an initial £35million for the Toffees centre-back, which was rejected. The Merseysiders are said to value Braithwaite at between £70m-£80m with United are set to return with an increased offer, though MEN Sport understands that the Reds don't believe the defender is worth that asking price.

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Guehi could potentially be on the move this summer following his impressive form for Palace, which led to a Euro 2024 call-up with England. United legend Ferdinand has had his say on Guehi before the Palace defender impressed alongside John Stones in the 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday to kick off the Three Lions' tournament.

“It’s interesting - he’s a young defender coming into the national team," Ferdinand said on BBC Sport ahead of the game. "I think you need to build a relationship with your [centre-back] partner, like I remember going into the 2002 World Cup, Sol Campbell was more experienced than me and I was going to his room, talking about music, having a coffee, just to build that relationship off the pitch that you see the fruits on the pitch.

"The main work goes in on the training ground and John Stones has a big role to