Manchester City are reportedly considering a summer move for Crystal Palace's defender Marc Guéhi as the club navigates an injury crisis. The south London side expect to demand £40m for the 25-year-old, who is out of contract in the close season, with his departure potentially disrupting Palace's plans.
Guéhi's fitness has become crucial given the recent injuries sustained by key players Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias. The Croatian centre-back suffered a broken shinbone during Sunday's match against Chelsea, while Dias' injury status remains unclear. Meanwhile, John Stones is currently sidelined due to persistent issues, and Nathan Aké's physical robustness has raised questions.
As a result of these setbacks, City are moving to strengthen their defensive options. Guéhi, who played for Palace under Thomas Tuchel's management in England, is also being scouted by Liverpool, while Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are among the clubs interested on the continent. The Palace captain needs to weigh his future carefully as he ponders a move, particularly with the World Cup looming this summer.
Gvardiol will undergo surgery later this week after breaking his shinbone during Sunday's match against Chelsea, with City expressing their support for the Croatian player's recovery. Despite this setback, Gvardiol remains optimistic about his return to action, saying "I'll fight every day to come back stronger".
Guéhi's fitness has become crucial given the recent injuries sustained by key players Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias. The Croatian centre-back suffered a broken shinbone during Sunday's match against Chelsea, while Dias' injury status remains unclear. Meanwhile, John Stones is currently sidelined due to persistent issues, and Nathan Aké's physical robustness has raised questions.
As a result of these setbacks, City are moving to strengthen their defensive options. Guéhi, who played for Palace under Thomas Tuchel's management in England, is also being scouted by Liverpool, while Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are among the clubs interested on the continent. The Palace captain needs to weigh his future carefully as he ponders a move, particularly with the World Cup looming this summer.
Gvardiol will undergo surgery later this week after breaking his shinbone during Sunday's match against Chelsea, with City expressing their support for the Croatian player's recovery. Despite this setback, Gvardiol remains optimistic about his return to action, saying "I'll fight every day to come back stronger".