Eze And Guehi Start For Crystal Palace Amid Major Transfer Negotiations

Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will both feature in Crystal Palace’s starting lineup today. Manager Oliver Glasner wants to use his key players despite ongoing talks about their futures at the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Negotiations for Eberechi Eze to join Tottenham Hotspur are described as advanced but have not reached a final agreement. According to a report, Eberechi Eze has told Crystal Palace he wants to join Tottenham Hotspur, and Glasner continues to include him in the squad, showing confidence in his commitment.

Talks are also underway for Marc Guehi to move to Liverpool, though no deal has been sealed yet. Crystal Palace have reportedly named Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott as a prime target to replace Eze if he leaves. There have been suggestions of swap deals, with Elliott potentially heading to Selhurst Park and Guehi moving to Anfield, but negotiations remain fluid. As per recent updates, Liverpool are in talks with Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi.

TEAM AND PLAYER SEASON SO FAR

This summer, Eze attracted both Tottenham and Arsenal after a standout campaign for Palace, during which he was key to their FA Cup run and delivered his best numbers for goals and assists. He made 31 Premier League starts with 12 goals and 5 assists last season. Marc Guehi has also impressed, making himself a target for Liverpool after solid defensive performances throughout last season. Arsenal still hold interest in Eze, but Spurs are ahead in the race as they seek cover for injured James Maddison. Palace, expecting possible departures, prepare for the upcoming Premier League and Europa Conference League seasons, while Liverpool is eager to add defensive depth and Crystal Palace looking to strengthen their attack should Eze leave.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Crystal Palace face a crucial opening match in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, needing victories to set a strong tone after finishing 13th last season. Liverpool, having won their match in the first round, aim to push into Champions League places and have agreed another center-back signing while continuing Guehi talks. Tottenham, rebuilding after a seventeenth-place finish last year, are in urgent need of Eze’s creativity as Maddison recovers. Palace’s next match will be against Chelsea, who finished 4th last season, while Liverpool travel to play Newcastle, both games important for early season standings. All transfers need to move quickly, with the window due to close soon and squads being finalized for the year ahead.