Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates with his Crystal Palace teammates (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Barcelona are interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Gehi.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to several top clubs in recent months. His contract expires at the end of this season, but he has decided not to extend his contract with Crystal Palace. Understandably, clubs are interested in acquiring his services on the cheap.
Barcelona eyeing bargain transfer for Marc Gehi
He could sign for a nominal fee in January or on a free transfer at the end of the season. According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t SportWitness), Barcelona are interested in signing him. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move him in January or at the end of the season. A pre-contract agreement could be reached with the player in the coming weeks.
Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to join them could be an exciting one for the England international. There is no doubt that he has what it takes to play in La Liga, and he has the potential to become a La Liga player. Barcelona needs defensive depth in their squad and the 25-year-old will help improve the team.
Signing a player of his caliber on a free transfer could be a coup for them. They are facing financial difficulties and cannot afford to miss out on an opportunity like this.
Guehi on Liverpool’s radar
Meanwhile, the defender has been linked with several other clubs, including Liverpool and Bayern Munich. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. He came very close to joining Liverpool during the summer, but Crystal Palace withdrew from his contract at the last minute.
A defender would want to play for a club where he can compete at the highest level and win big trophies.
