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Arsenal retain their long-standing interest in Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi amid a potential transfer battle for the defender, according to multiple reports.
The Gunners monitored the England international in the summer and had him high on their list of defensive targets, but ended up signing Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapié instead.
As Guéhi's time at Selhurst Park looks to be coming to an end, Mikel Arteta's side remain potential suitors and could battle a number of top sides for his signature.
Arsenal retain interest in Marc Guéhi
🚨 Arsenal retain long-held Marc Guehi interest - most likely as summer option. #AFC discussing Crystal Palace defender + in touch with 25yo’s camp. #LFC also want England int’l at end of season, #MCFC keen immediately @TheAthleticFC after @johncrossmirror https://t.co/AFTdNo1KVM
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 8, 2026
With Guéhi out of contract at the end of the season, Manchester City are said to be exploring a move for him this month as they face somewhat of an injury crisis in defence.
However, Arsenal are likely viewing him as a defensive option for the summer transfer window, but they still won't go without competition if he is available then.
Liverpool, who came extremely close to signing him last year, will be ready to chase him if he is available on a free, as will Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
When Palace pulled the plug on Guéhi's deadline day move to Anfield, there was reported to be a mutual understanding between the two parties for the player to see out his deal before moving on from Selhurst Park.
While Oliver Glasner's side will probably be frustrated by not receiving a fee for their captain, that means he will probably remain a Palace player until the end of the season and not move to Man City.
Arsenal are already stacked in defensive options, but their depth has been pushed to the limit this season with William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapié all spending time on the sidelines.
As a result, the potential signing of Guéhi in the summer would be welcomed by many as it would provide Arteta with a high quality option for each position in defence. The Palace man would provide great cover for Gabriel or vice versa.
It will certainly be tough for Arsenal to convince Guéhi to come to the Emirates without a full guarantee for regular first-team football and with a number of other top clubs showing interest, but they will be confident they could get a deal done if they decide to pursue.