"Manchester City have reportedly entered the race to sign Marc Guehi, the England centre-back currently captaining Crystal Palace, sparking fresh competition with Liverpool. While the former's bid or concrete offer hasn't emerged yet, City are reportedly preparing to rival Liverpool to secure Guehi's signature in 2026. Guehi nearly joined Liverpool in the recently closed transfer window. The deal had progressed to the medical stage and a fee was agreed."
"However, Crystal Palace backed out after failing to find a suitable replacement. Man City enter race to sign Marc Guehi According to Football Insider, City see Guehi as a top target and one of the clear contenders for his services. They may pursue a move either when Guehi becomes available on a free next summer or try to strike a bargain deal earlier. Having been at Palace since 2021, Guehi has become a focal point in their defence and was made captain."
"If City succeed in signing Guehi, it could strengthen their defence significantly. They have had ample defensive talent, but stability at centre-back is somethat that their team still needs, despite having players like John Stones and Ruben Dias. Also, competing with Liverpool for a player sends signals about ambition, and in the battle for elite defensive additions, timing and negotiation are crucial."
Manchester City have reportedly joined the competition to sign Marc Guehi, preparing to rival Liverpool for the England centre-back. A Liverpool move nearly completed in the last window reached medical stage and an agreed fee, but Crystal Palace withdrew after failing to find a replacement. City view Guehi as a top target and may wait to sign him on a free in 2026 or attempt an earlier bargain. Guehi has captained Palace since 2021 and earned regular England call-ups. Adding Guehi would strengthen City's centre-back stability despite existing players like John Stones and Ruben Dias, making timing and negotiation crucial.
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