Manchester United could pursue Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi if Dan Ashworth is appointed the club’s new sporting director, according to The Telegraph.
Ashworth is said to be a fan of the England international, having also targeted him during his time with the Magpies.
United fans on X are pretty sceptical about the club pursuing Guehi, with many feeling that there are better alternatives on the market:
We don't want him
— Abubakar (@Adeboro01) February 20, 2024
Dan Ashworth isn't even here yet and they are already pinning players on us… What do we wanna use Marc Guehi for now🙄🙄🙄
— Psalm (@UTDPsalm) February 20, 2024
Hopefully not
— SHASHI Bhai (@S8ashi) February 20, 2024
Mid
— Olaabspicy (@olaabspicy) February 20, 2024
Branthwaite is clear
— Drew🤘🏽 (@TrillUTD) February 20, 2024
Bro I want todibo
— Nosa Alex (@Alexutd369) February 20, 2024
We want branthwaite
Let Newcastle have guehi
— KRÎSHNA (@madgamer0029) February 20, 2024
We're not going for him
— Prince 👑 (@Princeutd1P) February 20, 2024
If it’s not todibo id be disappointed with @INEOS he’s right there one of the best upcoming defenders in the world and he’s in your own club(Nice)
— UTD_ADIKT🇺🇸🇬🇭 (@Elkin242) February 20, 2024
Guehi does have other suitors
It is believed that a number of Premier League teams will consider making offers for the centre-back when the transfer window opens this summer.
The Telegraph report that Liverpool could be United’s main rivals for Guehi, but the defender’s former club Chelsea are also another potential suitor.
Who are the alternatives that United could target?
The Red Devils have been heavily linked with several centre-halves over the past six months or so. Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo, Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt, Benfica’s Antonio Silva and Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba are just some of those who have been looked at.
Another new name was also mentioned over the weekend, with Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi said to be on the club’s radar. However, it does appear that, if Ashworth is confirmed as sporting director, Guehi could move to the top of the list.
