Barcelona Look To Seal Pre-Contract Agreement With Top Defender In January

‎Barcelona have been tipped to pursue Crystal Palace defender, Marc Guéhi, this week, as speculation grows about Ronald Araújo’s future in Catalonia.

‎Araújo is currently unavailable for selection while he navigates mental health challenges following a costly red card in Barcelona’s defeat to Chelsea last month.

‎The situation has intensified rumours linking Guéhi with a move to La Liga.

‎Should the Uruguayan not manage to get things back on track in the near future, Hansi Flick’s squad will be left alarmingly short on options at centre-back.

‎With that in mind, Deco and the club are already exploring potential solutions, according to a report from transfer journalist Ekrem Konur.

‎‘Barcelona could reach a pre-agreement with Marc Guehi on January 1. If Araújo is unavailable, Barça may push for an immediate move.’

‎Guéhi, an England international, is primed to leave Crystal Palace as a free agent when his contract expires next summer.

‎Competition to secure his signature is expected to be intense.