Tottenham are not alone in their admiration for Guehi. Both Liverpool and Newcastle United are also circling, with the former reportedly seeing him as a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk. However, concerns over Palace’s current asking price, which is understood to be above £45 million, have seen some hesitation from Anfield.

This could open the door for Spurs to strike, especially with the club eager to strengthen defensively following recent departures and ongoing questions around squad depth.

Marc Guehi, once labelled a “superstar” by Palace chairman Steve Parish, would bring leadership, composure, and Premier League experience to Ange Postecoglou’s evolving back line. At just 23, he also fits the profile of a player who can grow into a leadership role and cement himself in the XI for years to come.

Guehi prioritising game time ahead of 2026 World Cup

While Palace are prepared to sell, the player himself is not agitating for a move, at least not blindly. With an eye on the 2026 World Cup, Guehi wants guarantees of regular minutes at his next club in order to solidify his place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.

This presents a key opportunity for Tottenham. Unlike Liverpool or Newcastle United, Spurs can offer a more direct pathway to starting football, especially with Postecoglou shifting defensive roles and building a younger, more dynamic squad. Guehi could be slotted straight into the heart of the defence alongside Cristian Romero, giving Spurs a solid and athletic pairing for the upcoming season.

Now or never for Spurs to move on Guehi

From a Tottenham perspective, this is exactly the type of move the club needs to be aggressive with. Guehi is Premier League-proven, young, homegrown, and already in the England setup, qualities that are rare to find in one player. With Crystal Palace finally open to talks, the timing couldn’t be better.

Yes, there’s competition, but unlike Liverpool or Newcastle, Spurs can offer the one thing Guehi values most right now: game time. If the club are serious about reinforcing their defence with long-term quality, Marc Guehi should be top of the list.

The ball is in Tottenham’s court. And this time, they can’t afford to watch it roll past.