Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says the membership will promote captain Marc Guehi this summer season to keep away from dropping him on a free on the finish of his contract.
The Eagles rejected gives for defender Guehi from Newcastle United in January – the final of which was price £65m – within the hope the defender would signal a brand new deal in south-west London.
However the England worldwide has now entered the ultimate 12 months of his deal at Selhurst Park, and seems no nearer to extending his contract.
Guehi is alleged to be open to remaining with the membership till 2026, at which level he can depart on a free switch.
However Parish says the membership would reluctantly desire to money in on Guehi this summer season.
“We would have to try this, in fact,” mentioned Parish.
“For gamers of that calibre to depart on a free, it is an issue for us sadly.
“Joachim [Andersen] went [to Fulham last summer] and we could not afford to lose each.
“We then had one other bid [for Guehi] in January however that was a unique state of affairs.
“We’ll simply must see what occurs. However, you understand, it wants a brand new contract or a conclusion of some sort.”
Liverpool retain an curiosity in Guehi however it stays to be seen whether or not Arne Slot’s aspect will spend closely on a participant they may purchase without cost in 2026.
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