Sources: “Fresh contact has been made” as Spurs eye €45m star after Kudus & Gibbs-White

Tottenham Hotspur are intensifying efforts to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, having made fresh contact with his representatives after a January bid was rejected. Guehi, whose contract has 12 months remaining, is available for around €45 million, and the 24-year-old England international is open to a new challenge that guarantees consistent starting opportunities—a key factor in Tottenham's pitch.

Despite competition from Chelsea, Arsenal, and Bournemouth, Spurs view July as critical for securing the deal. Arsenal cannot assure playing time, while Chelsea plans to approach after the Club World Cup, giving Tottenham an edge. Guehi's Premier League experience, leadership as Palace captain, and ambitions for the 2026 World Cup make him a prime target for Spurs' defensive rebuild.

The pursuit gains urgency amid uncertainty over Cristian Romero's future, with Guehi positioned as an ideal replacement. Tottenham's Champions League qualification and trophy ambitions align with Guehi's career goals, offering a platform for silverware. Former England manager Gareth Southgate has lauded the "exceptional" defender, who enters his prime with favorable contract conditions enabling an affordable transfer.

Guehi would follow Tottenham's recent signings of Mohammed Kudus and Morgan Gibbs-White, marking another high-caliber acquisition to strengthen the squad.