Guéhi Set to Depart Palace as Pressure Mounts on Postecoglou

Crystal Palace faces a significant shake-up as manager Oliver Glasner confirms that Marc Guéhi will not be signing a new contract and is set to leave the club next year. This announcement has triggered a flurry of transfer speculation, with several top European clubs, including Liverpool and Real Madrid, reportedly vying for the England international's signature.

Glasner revealed that Crystal Palace offered Guéhi a new contract, but the player has expressed his desire to pursue a different path. With Guéhi's current deal expiring in June 2026, he will be eligible to negotiate with foreign clubs from January. Palace now face the dilemma of potentially selling him in January to recoup a fee or risk losing him for free next summer.

Liverpool's interest in Guéhi is well-documented, and they were close to securing his services during the summer transfer window. However, the deal fell through as Palace were unable to find a suitable replacement. With Liverpool still in the market for a defender, they may reignite their pursuit of Guéhi in January. Real Madrid are also reportedly interested in the 25-year-old as a long-term defensive reinforcement. Besides Real Madrid and Liverpool, other clubs including Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan are also monitoring Guéhi.

Guéhi's departure will undoubtedly leave a void in the Crystal Palace squad. Since joining the club, he has become a key player and leader, even captaining the team to FA Cup and Community Shield victories. Palace will need to act swiftly to find a suitable replacement to bolster their defense.

Meanwhile, at Tottenham Hotspur, pressure is mounting on manager Thomas Frank despite the return of Fabio Paratici as co-sporting director. After a promising start to the season, Tottenham's form has dipped, leading to questions about Frank's ability to maintain consistency.

Tottenham's upcoming match against Aston Villa is crucial for Frank to alleviate some of the pressure. However, Aston Villa will be a tough opponent, and Frank will need to ensure his team is well-prepared. Frank has acknowledged Paratici's return and is optimistic about their working relationship. Paratici's expertise in identifying talent could prove valuable as Tottenham look to strengthen their squad.

In other Premier League news, the league resumes after the international break with several exciting fixtures. Nottingham Forest takes on Chelsea, while Arsenal travels to Fulham. Other matches include Crystal Palace hosting Bournemouth, Manchester City facing Everton, and Liverpool taking on Manchester United.