"CrystalPalace appear to be bracing themselves for a significant defensive shake-up ahead of the upcoming transfer windows. According to FootballInsider, Palace are already drawing up plans to bring in a new centre-back, citing the looming departure of their key man MarcGuehi. With the England international seemingly bound for pastures new, the Eagles' hierarchy are working to ensure they are not caught short at the back."
"Marc Guehi will not be short of offers next year Along with his talent, his possible availability as a free agent next summer has attracted clubs who feel they can sign the defender of his talent without paying transfer fee, a move that could prove to be a masterstroke. That is why clubs are lining up for the Crystal Palace star and competition to sign him is expected to be intense."
"Crystal Palace have started their planning phase Marc Guehi warming up for Crystal Palace (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Behind the scenes, Palace's recruitment team are said to be examining a number of profiles, experienced centre-backs with Premier League readiness, and potentially younger talents capable of stepping up. The Eagles want to minimise the immediate disruption caused by Guehi's exit, and build a long-term foundation to prevent a repeat of this cycle."
Crystal Palace are preparing contingency plans to replace centre-back Marc Guehi, who is attracting interest from top European clubs and could be available as a free agent next summer. Several elite teams, including Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, have been linked with moves for the England international. Palace recruitment are evaluating experienced Premier League-ready centre-backs and promising younger options to reduce immediate disruption and build a long-term defensive foundation. Sporting's Ousame Diomande is a potential target after nearly joining in the summer, and the club aims to avoid being left short at the back.
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