Crystal Palace reject Tottenham’s £70m bid for Guehi

A bid for defender Marc Guehi, who is thought to be valued at around £70 million, was rejected by Crystal Palace.

The England international, who attracted interest from Newcastle in the summer, has 18 months left on his contract with Palace.

As Palace move into 12th place, three points clear of Tottenham in 14th, with 23 appearances and three goals in the Premier League this season.

Spurs’ bid for the 24-year-old is not anticipated to increase during this window.

In the summer, Palace rejected four offers from Newcastle for Guehi, with the final offer costing up to £65 million.

Guehi, who Palace sold for £18 million in 2021, is also said to be on a list of defensive targets at Chelsea.

After Chelsea recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loaning contract and Chadi Riad’s long-term knee injury, Palace now have just three fit centre-backs.

Tiago Djalo, 24, was wanted by the club, but Juventus had to bring him back after his loan spell at Porto.

Spurs are still searching for defensive reinforcements despite handing Wolves a loan deal for Lens defender Kevin Danso on Sunday.

In their Europa League victory over Elfsborg on Thursday, Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin was injured, along with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, who are both currently injured.

There are reports Spurs have looked at other central defenders, including Chelsea’s Axel Disasi and AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori.

Tottenham have been approached for comment.