Man City could unwittingly help Liverpool sign Marc Guehi after transfer twist

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Marc Guehi has been in talks to leave Crystal Palace for Liverpool(Image: Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has emerged as a target for Crystal Palace in a transfer which could help facilitate Marc Guehi’s departure to Liverpool.

Palace are scouring the market for central defenders in case Liverpool meet their valuation for Guehi before the summer transfer window closes on Monday.

The Switzerland international has dropped behind Ruben Dias, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol and Nathan Ake in the pecking order at City and will be allowed to leave.



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Akanji has received interest from Galatasaray, but is yet to decide on his future.

Palace are reportedly lining up a £15m bid for the 30-year-old defender, who has two years remaining on his contract at City.

It remains to be seen whether the move suits City and Akanji, who could also become a target for Bayer Leverkusen if Piero Hincapie leaves for Arsenal.

Akanji has not played for City this season and was left out of the squad which lost 2-0 to Tottenham on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola tried to play down the significance of his absence, pointing out that Ilkay Gundogan was also missing, but he has greenlighted Akanji’s exit.

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