Football rumours: Crystal Palace looking to sell Marc Guehi in the summer

What the papers say

The Telegraph reports signs are increasing that Crystal Palace are looking to sell defender Marc Guehi in the summer. The paper says club bosses have begun to draw up a list of centre-back targets to pursue in the next transfer window. Summer will be Palace’s last chance to sell the in-demand 23-year-old for a significant fee, as he enters the final two years of his Palace contract.

Newcastle are in talks to sign Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer, according to the Daily Mail. The 25-year-old is set to be out-of-contract in the summer.

i sport says Championship side Hull intend to pursue a permanent deal for on-loan Liverpool winger Fabio Carvalho. However, the club would only make the move if they win promotion to the Premier League.

And The Independent reports Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim is Barcelona’s top target to succeed outgoing boss Xavi at the end of the season.

Social media round-up

Brazilian side Criciúma are set to sign Yannick Bolasie after pre-contract agreed as revealed weeks ago.

Bolasie got his visa permit and he’s due to travel to Brazil over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/AlmT4wlbDd

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 6, 2024

Former Arsenal star Alex Song, 36, holds talks to join tenth club of his career just months after retiring https://t.co/LCRQakGDzihttps://t.co/LCRQakGDzi

— The Sun Football (@TheSunFootball) March 5, 2024

Players to watch

Joshua Kimmich: Manchester City lead Liverpool in the chase for the Bayern Munich midfielder, according to the website Caught Offside.

Joshua Zirkzee: Italian outlet Tuttosport says Manchester United recently sent scouts to watch the Bologna striker.