“A disappointing performance from the man who Steve Parish described as a “superstar defender” this week.” Club insider badmouth and put Brentford defeat blame sloppy Marc Guehi defending Strategy.
Marc Guehi, the 24-year-old Crystal Palace defender, has been at the center of transfer speculation this summer, with Newcastle United showing strong interest. Despite the transfer rumors, Palace manager Oliver Glasner chose to start Guehi as captain in their opening match against Brentford, unlike Brentford’s decision to drop Ivan Toney from their squad amid similar speculation.
The match saw Brentford secure a 2-1 victory, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring the opener and Yoane Wissa netting the winner after an Ethan Pinnock own goal had leveled the score for Palace.
Guehi’s performance in the match drew criticism, particularly for his role in Brentford’s first goal and for receiving a yellow card. Local media outlets gave him low ratings, with the News Shopper awarding him a 4/10, citing his defensive lapse against Mbeumo and a “reckless lunge” that led to his booking. London World was slightly less critical but still highlighted his struggle against Mbeumo.
Newcastle United continues to pursue Guehi, with negotiations ongoing. Sky Sports reports that their latest offer was around £65 million including add-ons, which would surpass their current transfer record of £63 million paid for Alexander Isak in 2022. However, a deal has not yet been reached as the transfer window enters its final weeks.