Manchester City are in the “final stages” of signing England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, according to Palace manager Oliver Glasner. The reported deal, valued at around £20 million ($27 million), comes as City face a severe injury crisis at centre-back.
Guehi, 25, who captained Palace to their historic FA Cup triumph over City in May, has earned 26 England caps. He had previously come close to joining Liverpool during the September transfer window, while other clubs, including Bayern Munich, had been linked with a move for the end of the season when Guehi was set to become a free agent.
Speaking ahead of Palace’s Premier League clash at Sunderland, Glasner confirmed that Guehi would not feature for the team due to the ongoing transfer negotiations. He praised the defender’s commitment and professionalism, wishing him success in the next stage of his career.
City manager Pep Guardiola declined to comment directly on the potential transfer but highlighted the club’s current defensive struggles. Senior centre-backs John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol are sidelined with injuries, while Nathan Ake has struggled with fitness, leaving City thin at the back during a crucial period in the Premier League and their ongoing Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup campaigns.
The acquisition of Guehi would follow City’s recent £65 million signing of winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, marking their second January transfer window move.
Glasner also announced that he will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract.
