Manchester City are moving quickly to bolster their defence following a series of injuries to key players. The latest development is the emergence of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as a potential target for a January move.
Guehi, 25, has been touted by multiple clubs including Liverpool and Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window, but Palace have made it clear they want him to stay at Selhurst Park until the end of the season. However, with City already on his trail, Guehi's situation is set to become increasingly complicated.
The England international centre-back has won 26 caps for his country and has been a regular starter for Palace since joining from Charlton Athletic in 2018.
City are exploring all avenues to strengthen their defence after suffering injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, with John Stones currently out injured too. The Blues will wait on the full extent of the Gvardiol and Dias injuries before making a final decision on whether to proceed with signing Guehi during the current transfer window.
Guehi's free agent status at the end of the season adds an extra layer of complexity to City's pursuit, as they must now navigate the rules around signing a player who is out of contract. Meanwhile, Liverpool are still in the running for Guehi's signature and may be prepared to push on with their plans if City decide not to make a move.
With City struggling to cope with their growing injury crisis at the back, the Blues' pursuit of Guehi has taken on an increased sense of urgency. The England international centre-back could prove to be the solution to City's defensive woes and his availability may become increasingly crucial in the coming weeks.
Guehi, 25, has been touted by multiple clubs including Liverpool and Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window, but Palace have made it clear they want him to stay at Selhurst Park until the end of the season. However, with City already on his trail, Guehi's situation is set to become increasingly complicated.
The England international centre-back has won 26 caps for his country and has been a regular starter for Palace since joining from Charlton Athletic in 2018.
City are exploring all avenues to strengthen their defence after suffering injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, with John Stones currently out injured too. The Blues will wait on the full extent of the Gvardiol and Dias injuries before making a final decision on whether to proceed with signing Guehi during the current transfer window.
Guehi's free agent status at the end of the season adds an extra layer of complexity to City's pursuit, as they must now navigate the rules around signing a player who is out of contract. Meanwhile, Liverpool are still in the running for Guehi's signature and may be prepared to push on with their plans if City decide not to make a move.
With City struggling to cope with their growing injury crisis at the back, the Blues' pursuit of Guehi has taken on an increased sense of urgency. The England international centre-back could prove to be the solution to City's defensive woes and his availability may become increasingly crucial in the coming weeks.
. What's next, they'll be trying to buy everyone in the league 
. And let's not forget, Josko Gvardiol is probably just fine 
, he's got some tough games coming up but I'm sure he'll pull through 
. City should focus on strengthening their bench instead of splashing out for a last-minute signing 
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i mean, we've seen all these injuries and it's like, what's going on with these clubs? can't even get a decent squad together. anyway, gotta give credit to Guehi, 26 caps for england is no joke 
and palace want him to stay till the end of the season, so he might be worth the risk... but what about his future? do clubs really know how to handle these players 
Guehi looks like a solid choice, but they gotta navigate this free agent thingy... 
And that's not counting the wages of injured players! 
