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A new serious player has emerged in the transfer saga surrounding Crystal Palace defender Mark Gea.

London Arsenal are considering the possibility of signing the 25-year-old Englishman in an attempt to seize the initiative from other top clubs. Despite the fact that Manchester City is currently considered the favorite in the race for the centre-back (especially with the injuries to Ruben Diaz and Josko Guardiola), the interest of the Gunners adds a new intrigue to the situation.

Mikel Arteta highly values ​​Gea’s qualities and sees him as an ideal addition to his squad, despite the club having already signed defenders Piero Incapier and Cristian Mosquera last summer. In addition to Arsenal and Manchester City, the situation is closely monitored by European giants – Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

It is also known that Gei was on the verge of a move to Liverpool last summer, but the deal fell through at the last minute due to the Eagles being unable to find a replacement. Crystal Palace are currently looking to keep hold of their leader until at least the end of the season, when he is out of contract. However, an offer” in the region of £40 million could force the club’s management to let the player go in January in order not to lose him for free in the summer.