In a significant transfer development, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is poised to join Manchester City in a £20 million move. The 25-year-old England international is scheduled to undergo a medical examination on Sunday as he prepares to swap South London for the Etihad.
Guehi, who has been linked with several top European clubs, was out of contract this summer and was close to joining Liverpool last year. However, the talented centre-back has now agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions, who have accelerated their pursuit following injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias.
The Palace captain has been a standout performer for the Eagles, leading the club to their first major trophy in their history with victory over City in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Guehi, a product of the Chelsea academy, has made 188 appearances for Palace since joining from Swansea in 2020, with 33 of those coming this season as the club embarked on their maiden Europa Conference League campaign.
The impending transfer is believed to have prompted Palace boss Oliver Glasner to announce his decision to leave the club at the end of the current season. City have already bolstered their squad this month with the £62.5 million signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.
This move for Guehi would represent another significant piece in Manchester City’s £414 million rebuild as they aim to retain their Premier League title and challenge for the Champions League. The highly-rated defender’s arrival would add depth and quality to Pep Guardiola’s defensive options, as the club looks to maintain their dominance both domestically and in Europe.
