Arsenal could hand London rivals Chelsea a huge boost to their transfer funds if they complete the signing of Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi. The Gunners also want to strengthen their defence and football.london understands Guehi is among the targets being considered.
Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu can play at centre-back, but Mikel Arteta sees them remaining as full-backs long-term meaning a new central defender is required to add depth and quality to the squad in a key area. William Saliba's injury problems in recent months have also highlighted the need for further depth at centre-back.
Chelsea will net millions in extra revenue to fund their squad overhaul this summer if Guehi departs Palace to join Arsenal. A report from The Daily Mail has revealed that the previous Blues' regime secured a 20 per cent sell-on clause as part of the deal that saw the England defender leave Stamford Bridge for Selhurst Park in 2021.
