Overview
- Oliver Glasner said he decided months ago not to renew and told chairman Steve Parish in October, confirming he will depart at season’s end.
- Glasner stated Guéhi’s transfer is in its final stages and confirmed the defender has been withdrawn from Palace’s next match squad.
- Reports say City will pay an initial £20m with performance-related add‑ons potentially taking the fee toward £30m, with a long-term contract for the player.
- Pep Guardiola pushed for a centre-back after injuries to Rúben Dias and Joško Gvardiol, accelerating talks with Palace this week.
- Chelsea are due a sell‑on payment of around 20% from the fee, according to reports, as Palace navigate a poor run of results and early cup exits.