Crystal Palace Line Up Ousmane Diomandé as Potential Successor to Marc Guehi

Key Takeaways:

• Crystal Palace have identified Ousmane Diomandé as a possible replacement amid Marc Guehi’s expected departure
• Liverpool currently lead the race to sign Guehi, with Bayern Munich also showing interest
• Palace may look to sell Guehi in the winter window to avoid losing him on a free transfer

Guehi Nearing Palace Exit

Marc Guehi (25) is poised to depart Crystal Palace, with Sporting’s Ousmane Diomandé (21) emerging as a leading candidate to fill the void. The English international, formerly of Chelsea, faces an expiring contract at the close of the season, leaving the door open for a free departure should no new terms be agreed.

🚨 Crystal Palace are set to reignite their interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in January.

They will only make a move for him if Marc Guéhi is sold for a fee in the transfer window.

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Diomandé Identified After Summer Interest

Palace previously expressed their interest in Ivory Coast international Diomandé during the summer transfer window, coinciding with speculation that Guehi was a target for Liverpool. Despite the South London side preparing a potential bid at that time, a transfer ultimately did not come to fruition.

Transfer Dynamics: Liverpool and Bayern Munich Tracking Guehi

According to Tavolieri, Liverpool remain in pole position for the signature of the 25-year-old centre-back, while Bayern Munich are also monitoring proceedings. Crystal Palace are reportedly contemplating a sale in the winter transfer window in order to secure a fee for Guehi, rather than risk losing him for nothing at the end of his contract. Diomandé has thus been earmarked as a potential successor.