Arsenal hijack Marc Guehi Man City transfer

Arsenal have approached Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi about a free transfer to the Emirates Stadium in the summer.

As first reported in my Daily Briefing exclusive here, Guehi is a target for Manchester City this January, but has not yet made a final decision on a move.

The England international has been taking his time over a possible exit this month, and the feeling from my sources in the industry is that he’s leaning towards waiting until becoming a free agent in the summer.

That could give Arsenal the edge in the race to sign Guehi, though Liverpool have also previously been in a strong position for the 25-year-old.

“City have made a bid and want Guehi to join now,” my source said. “The fee is not expected to be an…