Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is reportedly open to selling both defender Marc Guehi and midfielder Eberechi Eze during the upcoming summer transfer window. This move is aimed at generating funds for a significant overhaul and strengthening of the squad.
Guehi`s departure is considered highly probable. He has just one year remaining on his current contract, and his situation has alerted several major clubs. Former club Chelsea, along with Tottenham and Newcastle, are understood to be preparing bids for the England international.
Eze`s future at Selhurst Park is also uncertain, despite having two years left on his contract. A £60 million release clause in his contract could be activated by interested rival clubs when the season concludes.
Glasner is reportedly relaxed about the potential sales of the two key players. He is planning substantial changes and views their sales as a way to acquire necessary funds.
The Austrian coach has requested the club support the acquisition of up to six new players this summer. He aims to build a more physically dominant team and is willing to sanction Eze`s sale if it helps facilitate these signings.
While the article notes Palace pleased fans by reaching the FA Cup final against Man City at Wembley, it adds that Glasner has expressed occasional disappointment regarding his side`s lack of consistency.
Glasner is seeking players who are willing to work harder when the team is not in possession. Jobe Bellingham, currently at Sunderland in the Championship, is mentioned as a potential transfer target should his club fail to achieve promotion.
Last summer, Newcastle reportedly made a £70 million bid for Guehi, but Palace managed to keep him. The article suggests this was possible after the club sold Joachim Andersen to Fulham for £30 million instead.
However, with no progress made on extending Guehi`s contract, Palace are now resigned to selling the 24-year-old this summer. Newcastle are expected to make another attempt to sign him.
Tottenham`s late bid for Guehi during the previous January transfer window was unsuccessful. The report speculates that if Newcastle secures Champions League qualification, St. James` Park would likely become a more attractive destination for the player.
Spurs have also been monitoring Eze for some time. However, they are expected to face competition from Manchester United. The 26-year-old`s reported £60 million release clause makes him an attainable target for clubs of this stature.
