Manchester City have emerged as contenders to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi this month, according to sources. The England centre-back has won 26 caps for his country and is out of contract at the end of the season.
Guehi's situation could become more complicated given Manchester United are also showing interest in signing him, with Liverpool also having had a Β£35m bid rejected last summer. Palace would consider selling Guehi this month to avoid losing their captain for nothing come the end of the season.
City's recruitment plans were thrown into chaos after defenders Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias suffered injuries against Chelsea on Sunday. John Stones is currently out injured, and City will wait to discover the full extent of these injuries before making a final decision on whether to proceed with their interest in Guehi.
This development adds to City's growing injury crisis in defence. City have recalled academy defender Max Alleyne from his loan spell at Championship side Watford and could make him available for Wednesday's Premier League game against Brighton.
Guehi, 25, has been one of Palace's most important players this season. He is known for his defensive prowess and ability to distribute the ball effectively from the back. His signing would be a significant boost for City's squad, particularly in light of their injury crisis.
Guehi's situation could become more complicated given Manchester United are also showing interest in signing him, with Liverpool also having had a Β£35m bid rejected last summer. Palace would consider selling Guehi this month to avoid losing their captain for nothing come the end of the season.
City's recruitment plans were thrown into chaos after defenders Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias suffered injuries against Chelsea on Sunday. John Stones is currently out injured, and City will wait to discover the full extent of these injuries before making a final decision on whether to proceed with their interest in Guehi.
This development adds to City's growing injury crisis in defence. City have recalled academy defender Max Alleyne from his loan spell at Championship side Watford and could make him available for Wednesday's Premier League game against Brighton.
Guehi, 25, has been one of Palace's most important players this season. He is known for his defensive prowess and ability to distribute the ball effectively from the back. His signing would be a significant boost for City's squad, particularly in light of their injury crisis.