Report: Man United turn to Crystal Palace star in quest to bolster Amorim’s backline | OneFootball

Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as they look to reinforce their defensive ranks in January.

Following his arrival last month, new Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim noticed the lack of depth at the back, especially since he immediately switched to his favorite 3-4-2-1 system, which requires three centre-backs on the pitch.

Hence, the Portuguese tactician has been playing Noussair Mazraoui (a full-back by trade) as part of the back-three.

Nevertheless, whoever is in charge of the club’s recruitment following Dan Ashworth’s shocking departure will have to address this issue, potentially as early as January.

According to Fichajes, the answer to United’s conundrum could be Guehi who continues to grow from strength to strength.

The 24-year-old is a Chelsea youth product who had to leave Stamford Bridge in search of a prominent role. He found his haven at Crystal Palace who acquired his services in the summer of 2021 for circa £20 million.

Man United gunning for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi

The English man has gradually established himself as a stalwart at the back for the Eagles, and is currently the club captain. He has also become a staple for the national team, and also already garnered 22 international caps.

This season, he has been omnipresent in Oliver Glasner’s lineup, playing every single minute across all competitions.

Therefore, the source believes it would require a fee of €60 million to convince Palace to part ways with the England international. However, Man United feel that €40 million should be sufficient, so they’ll try to drive the price down as much as possible

While pulling off this operation in the middle of the season won’t be an easy task, the report believes that the player’s will could play an instrumental role.