Overview
- Multiple reports say Manchester City are preparing a formal January offer for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi that is expected to come in below the £35m asking price.
- Palace boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed Guehi will not sign a new deal and will depart at season’s end, with the England defender eligible to agree a pre-contract with overseas clubs.
- Coverage indicates Guehi is relaxed about staying through June, with fresh reporting suggesting a preference to move in the summer despite interest from City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern.
- City’s urgency follows injuries to Ruben Dias and Joško Gvardiol, prompting the recall of Max Alleyne and increased reliance on Nathan Ake, who is not expected to leave unless a replacement arrives.
- Pundits have floated a Nathan Ake-plus-cash swap and a potential £20–25m late-window ‘sweet spot,’ though these are presented as opinion rather than concrete club positions ahead of the February 2 deadline.