Marc Guehi ready to snub Chelsea and Newcastle interest as Crystal Palace star dreams of heading to Real Madrid or Barcelona on free transfer

Guehi, who has only a year left in his Crystal Palace contract, could move to La Liga next year as the player dreams of playing for Barcelona or Madrid, according to The Sun. Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle are also keen on signing the English defender, and while the Magpies are being considered favourites to land the centre-back, there is a possibility that he runs down his contract at Selhurst Park before joining one of the Liga giants as a free agent.

As per La Liga rules, Spanish clubs can include only three non-EU players in their matchday squads. However, Guehi has reportedly renewed his Ivory Coast passport, which gives him a significant advantage in his move to secure a transfer to Spain. Players of African origins will be treated as Spanish players under the Cotonou Agreement — agreed between the EU and Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States.

Speaking to reporters about his future, Guehi told reporters: "I’m still on a contract, so my focus is always at this football club. The most important thing is just doing the best I can and seeing where the future holds. As far as I’m concerned, I’m a Palace player."

The Eagles are all set to lock horns against former English champions Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup on Saturday at Wembley.