Arsenal Must Act: Defender Transfer Could Hand Chelsea or Liverpool the Title

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·12 août 2025

Arsenal Must Act: Defender Transfer Could Hand Chelsea or Liverpool the Title

If Marc Guehi refuses to commit to a new deal at Crystal Palace, he is expected to be sold, with the Selhurst Park outfit determined not to lose him on a free transfer.

Which begs the question – why would Arsenal snub a golden opportunity to land a long-term defensive target? While the Gunners weigh up their options, one pundit is telling two of their biggest rivals exactly why they should be all over the Guehi deal.

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Chelsea and Liverpool urged to move

On talkSPORT’s Drive show (Monday 11 August), Marc Guehi’s situation came up, with Adrian Durham making a bold claim about the defender’s impact wherever he moves, saying:

“If Chelsea go and get Marc Guehi back from Crystal Palace, I think Chelsea probably win the league.

“I know I have said Arsenal, but we are talking with a few weeks left of the window.

“So if things change dramatically – if Liverpool go and sign Guehi and Alexander Isak – there is no competition. They have won the league.

“But I think if Chelsea improve at the back, they will win the league.”

That would sting for Gooners, watching Chelsea lift another title and doing so with one of their top targets while Arsenal stood still. Like Liverpool, the Blues need a major defensive signing, and Guehi is one of the finest they could land.

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Versatility and value

The ex-Chelsea man’s ability to play across the back four could be a huge asset for Enzo Maresca, especially with Levi Colwill sidelined long term with an ACL injury. As for Arne Slot, he would relish the chance to add such a versatile defender to his ranks. With Liverpool one major injury away from a defensive crisis, Guehi could be the perfect way to strengthen their backline.

But would Arsenal let their rivals lay hands on such an asset? We know Mikel Arteta has an appetite for defensive signings, and Guehi is admired at the Emirates, once seen as the ideal alternative to Gabriel Magalhães. He could be captured, and Jakub Kiwior, keen on regular minutes, could be allowed to leave – perhaps even offered to Palace as part of a deal for their captain.

If Arsenal land Guehi, they could boast one of the finest defences in Europe, if not the very best – a recipe for dominance.

Who’ll more first Gooners?

Daniel O

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