Manchester City have agreed to pay an initial £20 million for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. The deal comes with a percentage sell-on clause, and advanced discussions are ongoing about the finer points of the transfer agreement. Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Guehi was in the final stages of a transfer and will not play at Sunderland on Saturday.
Glasner also revealed he will leave the club at the end of the season, while there could be another blow for Palace on the horizon, with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta open to a new challenge. City have stepped up their interest in Guehi in recent days and are now poised to make a significant signing.
Guehi has been one of England's most important centre-backs this season, playing 32 out of 34 games for Palace. He is assured on the ball, versatile, and poses a growing threat from set-pieces. The 25-year-old could provide immediate cover for City's injured defenders while also strengthening the side for the future.
City have been struggling with defensive injuries, particularly to senior centre-backs John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol. Nathan Ake has also struggled to play more than once a week due to fitness issues. The inexperienced duo of Abdukodir Khusanov and Max Alleyne have started the last three games.
Guehi's signing would be City's 15th in this transfer window, following the capture of winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £64m just last week. The England defender is set to become City's second major signing of January, with Manchester City spending a staggering £1.75 billion since the start of the 2016/17 season.
The deal comes as City boss Pep Guardiola described their defensive issues as "a difficult situation". However, Guehi's arrival could provide immediate relief and strengthen the side for the future.
Glasner also revealed he will leave the club at the end of the season, while there could be another blow for Palace on the horizon, with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta open to a new challenge. City have stepped up their interest in Guehi in recent days and are now poised to make a significant signing.
Guehi has been one of England's most important centre-backs this season, playing 32 out of 34 games for Palace. He is assured on the ball, versatile, and poses a growing threat from set-pieces. The 25-year-old could provide immediate cover for City's injured defenders while also strengthening the side for the future.
City have been struggling with defensive injuries, particularly to senior centre-backs John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol. Nathan Ake has also struggled to play more than once a week due to fitness issues. The inexperienced duo of Abdukodir Khusanov and Max Alleyne have started the last three games.
Guehi's signing would be City's 15th in this transfer window, following the capture of winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £64m just last week. The England defender is set to become City's second major signing of January, with Manchester City spending a staggering £1.75 billion since the start of the 2016/17 season.
The deal comes as City boss Pep Guardiola described their defensive issues as "a difficult situation". However, Guehi's arrival could provide immediate relief and strengthen the side for the future.
. It's clear that Pep Guardiola wants to add more depth to his team, especially since Guehi has been performing well for Palace this season 
. The fact that he's versatile and can pose a threat from set-pieces could make him an asset for City 
. I'm curious to see how the rest of the transfer window unfolds and whether other clubs will be able to lure in some big-name players 
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. On a more serious note, Marc Guehi seems like a solid signing for City. The guy's been doing well for Palace this season and could provide some much-needed depth in defense. But hey, if he can help Pep Guardiola get his team out of the Europa League group stage, I'm all for it 
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Palace are already losing their head coach and there's no guarantee Guehi will be a game-changer for City... I'm waiting to see how this one pans out 
His versatility and ability from set-pieces would be a significant boost to their defense, especially with their injury woes this season 
. It's no secret that defensive injuries have plagued the team, particularly with John Stones and Ruben Dias struggling with injuries 
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. It's also interesting that he's open to leaving Palace at the end of the season, which could create some uncertainty for the club.
. With Guehi on board, they'll have more options and flexibility to manage their defensive workload 
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. They're basically creating a 'City Wall' to block out their competitors 
. And what's with all this £1.75 billion spent? It's like they're trying to buy the league instead of just winning it 
hopefully he can bring some stability to their backline 
anyway im not mad at pep for saying their defensive issues are a "difficult situation" maybe hes finally acknowledging the fact that their backline has been trash all season 
this is SO exciting!!! 
i cant believe man city are getting marc gughi! 
he would be such a great addition to the squad, esp since their defenders have been struggling w/ injuries 
! I guess Palace is selling him off for a song... or should I say, for a goal 
meanwhile, guéhi's been solid for palace this season but 20 mil is steep even for pep 
hope he doesn't get lost in the city maze or become a fan favorite 
, they go out and splurge 20m on another defender... like guehi's not gonna be injured 
anyone else think pep's just trying to break the record for most transfers in a single season 
. We'll have to see how City adapt him into their system, but fingers crossed it'll help them turn their defence around 
. Manchester City knows their defense has been struggling lately, kinda like how some of us struggle with self-doubt or feeling lost when we're not playing our A-game. But by signing someone like Guehi, they're showing that they're proactive and willing to take calculated risks to strengthen their team... in life, that means being open to new experiences and taking steps to improve ourselves, whether it's learning a new skill or stepping out of our comfort zone 
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. Guehi could be that difference maker for City's defense, so I'm all for it! 
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. He's versatile, assured on the ball, and can even threaten from set-pieces - talk about a well-rounded defender! 
. And with Pep Guardiola saying they're in a "difficult situation" defensively, I'm glad they're taking proactive steps to strengthen the team 
. I mean sure he's good and all but £20 mil is a bit steep if you ask me... plus City are already paying 1.75 billion a season and thats before any other signings or whatever... Palace should be asking for way more than that lol 