United confident of seeing off Liverpool’s challenge as they prepare summer assault for sensational PL monster – report

Defensive mistakes meant Manchester United had to be satisfied with only a point from their Premier League encounter against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Diogo Dalot had a match to forget, with the Red Devils conceding twice to a team in the relegation zone. Ruben Amorim will be far from pleased. Harry Maguire’s contract is coming to an end, and the England international will need to agree to take a pay cut if he wants to stay at Old Trafford. It is clear that INEOS need to start thinking long-term about recruiting another commanding presence at the back, and as per TBR Football, the 20-time English league champions are looking at Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace. Marc Guehi transfer race The 25-year-old’s current deal expires next summer, which means he will be available as a free agent. That has naturally attracted a lot of clubs to the race. Liverpool had come mighty close to agreeing a deal with the Eagles in the summer, but now, the report claims United have no fear of losing out given their past record in the market. From stealing Leny Yoro from under Real Madrid’s noses, to winning hotly-contested battles for Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, it is clear that Sir Jim Ratcliffe & Co. mean business. However, the England centre-back wants to take his time before arriving at a decision regarding his future. “United have no fear competing for Guehi’s signature, especially after beating several clubs to Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko last summer. United hold no fear “Marc Guehi is going to be one of the most in-demand Bosman free transfers of all-time, and that is how it is shaping up. “Every major club in England, now including Manchester United, are keen, whilst abroad, it is a who’s who of world football from Real Madrid and Barcelona to Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. He is going to have his pick. “But I am told as relaxed as he is on the pitch, he mirrors that off the pitch, but that is another big part of his appeal. His character is a huge reason why all these clubs have no qualms about going for him.” This season alone, Marc Guehi has helped keep eight clean sheets and has also netted once while registering two assists. United could certainly do with a defender of his ilk. Feature image Harriet Lander via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25