Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been dumped out of the race for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
The centre-back could be one of a number of Eagles stars to depart Selhurst Park this summer, with Eberechi Eze known to be open to a transfer during the off-season.
Guehi enjoyed a memorable campaign for the South London club, guiding his side to their first-ever major trophy, lifting the FA Cup at Wembley in May.
In the Premier League, the 24-year-old featured across 34 matches, scoring three goals and providing two assists as Oliver Glasner's troops secured a mid-table finish.
With the 2026 World Cup just over a year away, Guehi is targeting a spot in the first-team plans of England manager Thomas Tuchel, who is being tasked with taking the Three Lions to glory.
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Tottenham rejected by Crystal Palace star Guehi?
According to Football Insider, there has already been a casualty in the hotly-contested race for Crystal Palace defender Guehi following the opening of the window.
The report claims that Tottenham are no longer in pursuit of the 24-year-old, who has supposedly rejected a move across the capital this summer.
Despite their Europa League success and upcoming season in the Champions League, Spurs have reportedly failed to convince Guehi of a move to N17.
It is understood that the Eagles star wants to switch to a club who will be in the running for major trophies each year, something that Tottenham arguably cannot guarantee.
Newcastle United remain in the race for the England defender, with the Magpies having four bids for the player turned down this time last year.
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Guehi's England plans
Due to an eye injury sustained at the end of the club season, Guehi is not available to feature for England during the June international window.
The defender will miss a World Cup qualification match against European minnows Andorra and a friendly fixture in Nottingham versus Senegal.
With the likes of Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker and John Stones approaching the end of their international careers, Guehi will sense the opportunity to stake his claim as a World Cup starter for Tuchel's Three Lions.
Carter White
