Man City vs Liverpool: Guardiola has made Arne Slot’s top target his transfer priority
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Manchester City and Liverpool are reportedly set to compete for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. Liverpool had identified Guéhi as a key target during the summer transfer window, with Palace initially accepting a £35m bid. However, the deal collapsed late due to Palace's inability to secure a suitable replacement. Liverpool now hope to sign Guéhi in January for a reduced fee or wait until his contract expires in the summer. Meanwhile, Manchester City could also make a move for the 25-year-old England international, with top European clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich also showing interest.
In other transfer news, Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes remains open to a move to the Saudi Pro League. Despite turning down offers from clubs such as Al Hilal, Al Nassr, and Al Ittihad, Fernandes is still a target for Saudi teams aiming to sign him in the summer of 2026. Al Hilal reportedly offered £80 million, but Fernandes is currently focused on staying at Old Trafford in the lead-up to the next FIFA World Cup. Manchester United might consider letting Fernandes leave at the end of the season when he will have one year left on his contract with an option to extend until 2028.
Additionally, United are interested in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, a Cameroon international. Any potential deal for Baleba is expected to be valued at over £100 million.
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