Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has called for the Gunners to sign Marc Guehi ahead of Liverpool. The Crystal Palace star is one of the most talked about names of the January transfer window, with the Reds and Manchester City keen to sign him.

Guehi is out of contract in the summer and saw a move to Anfield collapse on transfer deadline day in the summer when the Eagles pulled the plug on the deal. The England international is now free to speak with clubs from around Europe.

Arsenal are also said to have offered genuine interest in signing Guehi. But given injuries to Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and John Stones, City could force some competition in January if they decide to move early and pay a fee.

Campbell will be pleased to know that his former side could prove to be a spoiler, however. "The back line is more interesting," Campbell told Sky Bet.

"Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace is a top player. I know Liverpool are sniffing around him. That’s someone I...