Pep Guardiola and Liverpool on collision course over £35m transfer as late exodus awaits

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Marc Guehi has just one year left on his Crystal Palace contract(Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Manchester City are weighing up a swoop for Marc Guehi – but only if centre-backs Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake depart this week.

Crystal Palace star Guehi is already being tracked by Liverpool, Tottenham and Barcelona with just 12 months left on his deal.

The Daily Star Sunday understands the England international, 25, is on City's radar as a potential £35million signing should Pep Guardiola lose both defenders from his ranks following their 2-0 home defeat to Spurs.

Turkish giants Galatasaray are keen on Akanji, 30, whilst Ake, also 30, is wanted by Everton, who have already secured Jack Grealish on loan from the Etihad outfit.

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Should both players exit before the window closes a week on Monday, it would intensify City's pursuit of Guehi.

However, he insisted: "I had to leave Rodri and Phil Foden out last week as we have many players.

Manuel Akanji looks to be nearing a move out of Manchester(Image: Getty Images)

"I must rotate.

It is not more serious than that." The Catalan declined to criticise goalkeeper James Trafford, whose blunder allowed Joao Palhinha to double the lead after Brennan Johnson's opener.

Guardiola said: "James made a good first game last week and I decided to continue with him.

We missed the simple things today but the effort and running was extraordinary and I have no doubts.

Pep Guardiola was a frustrated figure in Man City's 2-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur(Image: James Gill/Danehouse)

"We had a good pre-season and when we won at Wolves last week everyone said everything was fine.

But I said last week we still work to do – and it's the same after this defeat.

"We have to improve.