Oliver Glasner issues fresh update on Marc Guehi future

Oliver Glasner issues fresh update on Marc Guehi future

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has delivered a new and candid update on the future of captain Marc Guehi, amid intense transfer speculation surrounding the defender. With Guehi’s contract running down and major clubs monitoring his situation, Glasner acknowledged that Palace may eventually have to balance sporting ambition with financial reality.

Guehi has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after centre-backs, attracting interest from leading Premier League sides and continental giants. Palace had previously resisted significant bids, but with his deal due to expire at the end of the season and no extension agreed, the club faces a pivotal decision over whether to sell in the current window or risk losing him for free in the summer.

Glasner stressed that everyone at Crystal Palace would like Guehi to stay long term, sign a new contract and remain the defensive linchpin of the team. However, he admitted there is a financial “threshold” at which the club would be prepared to sanction a sale if both a suitable offer arrives and the player makes clear that he wants to move on.

According to Glasner, Palace must be pragmatic: if a “massive” bid comes in and it matches the club’s valuation, then a transfer is likely to happen. He framed the situation as a natural part of modern football, where clubs outside the financial elite sometimes have to prioritise economic considerations over retaining top talent when contracts near their end.

Despite this, Glasner highlighted Guehi’s professionalism, commitment and importance to the squad, indicating that until any acceptable offer materialises, he will continue to rely on the England international as a key figure in Palace’s defence. The manager’s comments underline that Guehi’s future now depends on both the scale of incoming bids and the player’s own desire, with Crystal Palace prepared to act if those factors align.