Marc Guehi Is Now ’Leading Target’ for Man City

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is reportedly a main switch goal for Man Metropolis, which may scupper Liverpool’s plans to signal him subsequent summer season.

The Reds had been agonisingly near signing Guehi on deadline day in the summertime, even agreeing a £35 million transfer to Anfield after he accomplished a medical.

Palace held agency and pulled out of the switch on the final minute, nonetheless, with the England worldwide staying put.

Guehi continues to be reportedly wished by Liverpool, however based on the Instances, he’s additionally a “main goal” for Premier League rivals Metropolis.

They’re making ready to “overhaul” their defence subsequent summer season and see the 25-year-old as a super choice to herald, having monitored him intently over the “previous couple of years.”

The report additionally states that Palace “might should determine to chop their losses and settle for a decrease provide” subsequent month, as a substitute of dropping him for nothing.

Guehi might be obtainable on a free switch on the finish of this season, and might signal a pre-contract settlement with a overseas membership in January.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl is alleged to be planning to carry talks with the participant himself on January 1.

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A doubtlessly enormous blow for Liverpool

Lacking out on Guehi felt like a giant setback for Liverpool on the time, and that has confirmed to be the case, with the champions struggling defensively this season.

They’ve conceded 24 objectives in 16 league video games, in comparison with 16 this time final yr.

Not solely has Ibrahima Konate‘s type dropped off considerably, however Giovanni Leoni‘s season-ending knee damage has left the Reds with an absence of depth at centre-back.

With Joe Gomez now additionally set for a spell on the sidelines, Liverpool are threadbare in that space, with a January addition absolutely being thought of.

Guehi ought to nonetheless be seen as a precedence goal, nonetheless, so to see him be a part of Metropolis can be a blow.

The Palace skipper is among the Premier League‘s standout defenders and is predicted to begin for England on the 2026 World Cup, and he can be ultimate for Arne Slot.

He’s now a seasoned Premier League participant, having made 147 appearances within the competitors, and he combines high quality on the ball with a relaxed presence and management.

Hopefully, Guehi nonetheless sees Liverpool as his No. 1 selection, whether or not that be in the summertime or January, however the specter of Metropolis is obvious.