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Man City Weigh January Move for Palace Captain Marc Guéhi After Defensive Injuries

The centre back has entered the final six months of his Palace contract, opening the door to pre-contract talks with foreign clubs.

Overview

  • Manchester City are evaluating a January approach for Guéhi following injuries to Rúben Dias and Joško Gvardiol, with no formal bid decided, according to BBC reporter Sami Mokbel.
  • Pep Guardiola said Dias and Gvardiol could be sidelined for a few weeks after the draw with Chelsea.
  • Guéhi can now negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs under FIFA rules, while he cannot sign with another Premier League side until the final month of his deal.
  • The defender has told Crystal Palace he will not sign a new contract, increasing pressure on the club to consider a mid-season sale.
  • Palace blocked a proposed £35 million transfer to Liverpool on deadline day in September, and Liverpool are now viewed as preferring a summer free transfer unless the market forces earlier action.