Crystal Palace target teen to replace Marc Guehi in boost to Man Utd and Arsenal in transfer race for England star

CRYSTAL PALACE are putting Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera on their list to replace Marc Guehi.

Mosquera, 19, is already a regular in LaLiga and catching the eye despite his club’s indifferent season.

GettyCristhian Mosquera is emerging as a contender to replace Marc Guehi[/caption]

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The strong defender, who is also good on the ball, was checked out by Palace last week as they prepare for Guehi to move on for a huge fee.

The nine-cap Englishman, 23, is likely to leave the Eagles next summer, with Manchester United and Arsenal keen.

But if a major bid comes in during next month’s transfer window they could have to scramble to find someone new as a replacement.

But the Eagles could demand £60m for Guehi – while the Bees are understood to want £80m for their one-cap Englishman.

Mosquera came through the ranks at Valencia and made the first-team squad this season.

Capped at youth level by Spain, he also qualifies for Colombia who are keen to recruit him.

Meanwhile, Palace have again been contacted by RB Leipzig about forward Jean-Philippe Mateta.

The Eagles priced Mateta — who scored a penalty in the loss to Liverpool on Saturday — out of a move in the summer.

But the Germans now hope his lack of game-time will make him available.