Tottenham are trying to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace before the 11pm transfer deadline.
Spurs pinched Kevin Danso from Wolves in a late hijack on Saturday night – although Ange Postecoglou wants another defender to help Tottenham rise away from 14th in the Premier League.
As a result, Tottenham bid £70m for Guehi on the morning of transfer deadline day – an offer Crystal Palace have rejected – although Spurs are still trying to make the deal happen.
On that note, let’s take a look at what Marc Guehi said about Tottenham earlier this season.
Marc Guehi views Tottenham as a “good” side
After Crystal Palace beat Tottenham 1-0 back in October, the man from Abidjan was complimentary of the north Londoners.
Guehi told the BBC: “It is important to be brave against a good Spurs team.”
The Crystal Palace captain also spent some time engaging with Postecoglou – shaking the Australian’s hand.
Harry Kane has also previously praised the 24-year-old after Gareth Southgate called him into the England squad, saying: “Marc and Tyrick (Mitchell) have come in and settled well. It is really good for the squad. It is good to have young players coming through and we are excited to see them.”
Chelsea would benefit financially if Spurs sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace
If Tottenham end up convincing Crystal Palace to sell Guehi before the 11pm transfer deadline, Chelsea would net millions of pounds.
The Blues sold the centre-back to Crystal Palace in an £18m deal back in July 2021, in which a 20% sell-on clause was agreed.
Therefore, say Tottenham were to agree an £80m fee – on the basis of £70m already being rejected – Chelsea would bank a whopping £16m.
Chelsea could still be involved in Tottenham’s deadline day experience regardless.