{"id":47664,"date":"2026-05-25T07:05:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/crystal-palace-eye-england-star-to-replace-guehi\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:05:21","slug":"crystal-palace-eye-england-star-to-replace-guehi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/crystal-palace-eye-england-star-to-replace-guehi\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace eye England star to replace Guehi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/crystal-palace-eye-england-star-to-replace-guehi\/#Marc_Guehy_left_Crystal_Palace_earlier_this_year\" >Marc Guehy left Crystal Palace earlier this year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/crystal-palace-eye-england-star-to-replace-guehi\/#Eagles_face_competition_from_other_clubs\" >Eagles face competition from other clubs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis as they look to strengthen their backline following Marc Guehi&#8217;s move to Manchester City.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to TEAMtalk, Palace are one of several clubs keeping an eye on the 24-year-old centre-back, who could aim to return to the Premier League this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Southampton are thought to value him at more than \u00a320m, but their failure to gain promotion has opened the door for interested clubs to test their resolve.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is exactly the kind of deal Crystal Palace should consider.<\/p>\n<p>Losing Gehi is always going to create a gap, not just because of his defense, but because of his composure, leadership and ability to play from the back.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marc_Guehy_left_Crystal_Palace_earlier_this_year\"><\/span>Marc Guehy left Crystal Palace earlier this year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manchester City completed a \u00a320 million move for Gehi in January 2026, with Chelsea also receiving a percentage of the sale price from the deal.<\/p>\n<p>Harwood-Bellis isn&#8217;t the same player as Gehi, but he fits into a similar mindset.<\/p>\n<p>He is young, English, used to being on the ball and already has a lot of experience for his age.<\/p>\n<p>He came from Manchester City&#8217;s youth ranks and had spells on loan at clubs including Blackburn, Anderlecht, Stoke and Burnley, helping them win promotion in 2024 before joining Southampton on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n<p>What makes this story interesting is the timing. Southampton still consider Harwood-Bellis an important player and reportedly do not want to lose him so easily.<\/p>\n<p>His contract runs through 2028, so he won&#8217;t be forced to sell anytime soon. However, after the disappointment in the playoffs, the atmosphere surrounding the club seems to have changed.<\/p>\n<p>TEAMtalk reported that he is one of the players dissatisfied with the current situation and that the possibility of him leaving is increasing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eagles_face_competition_from_other_clubs\"><\/span>Eagles face competition from other clubs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Palace aren&#8217;t the only team in the race. West Ham, Everton and Burnley have also been linked with the defender.<\/p>\n<p>That competition could make things difficult for Palace, especially if bid prices start to exceed Southampton&#8217;s current valuation.<\/p>\n<p>Still, there is a clear logic behind Palace&#8217;s interest. They need a defender who can grow with the team, not a short-term fix.<\/p>\n<p>Harwood-Bellis has the profile of a player who can step into the Premier League and improve with regular appearances.<\/p>\n<p>He is strong, calm and used to playing in a team that wants to build from the back.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Aston Villa and Crystal Palace compete for Bayern&#8217;s 20-year-old wonder player <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis as they look to strengthen their backline following Marc Guehi&#8217;s move to Manchester City.According to TEAMtalk, Palace are one of several clubs keeping an eye on the 24-year-old centre-back, who could aim to return to the Premier League this summer. 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