Follow usThe battle for Marc Guehi’s signature is heating up, with Manchester City now preparing to rival Liverpool for the Crystal Palace defender.
The England international as close as it can be joining the Reds in the summer, only for Palace to block the £35 million move at the last moment on deadline day.
With Guehi’s contract expiring next summer, he is certainly leaving the London side as a free agent. According to The Mirror, City are now weighing a swoop of their own, having kept their distance during the last window when a Liverpool deal looked certain.
Pep Guardiola’s side are understood to be keen admirers of the 24-year-old and could step in once he becomes available as a free agent.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Manchester City are ready to rival Liverpool to sign Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi as a free agent next summer. ✍🏽
A move in January isn’t possible. 🚫
📰 via @MirrorFootball pic.twitter.com/831TLLWrXt
— City HQ (@City_HQs) September 15, 2025
The situation is further complicated by interest from Europe’s biggest clubs. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all monitoring developments closely. Unlike Premier League rivals, those clubs can begin negotiations with Guehi in January and potentially secure him on a pre-contract agreement, giving them an early advantage.
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