Marc Guehi to turn down Manchester City move

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Marc Guehi is reportedly set to turn down a January move to Manchester City, despite the Premier League champions stepping up their interest in the Crystal Palace defender amid an injury crisis in Pep Guardiola’s back line. City have been exploring a deal this month after problems for Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, viewing Guehi as a key target to reinforce their central defence.

The 25-year-old England international is out of contract at Selhurst Park at the end of the season and is widely expected to leave Palace, with the club open to a sale in January if their valuation is met. However, the article explains that Guehi’s preference is to remain at Palace until the summer, completing the season as club captain before choosing his next destination as a free agent.

According to the report, Guehi is not only reluctant to move mid-season but is also understood to prioritise other suitors over Manchester City. Liverpool and Arsenal are described as the clubs he favours most, with sources close to the situation indicating that he “prefers Liverpool in any case” and also finds Arsenal an attractive option for a summer switch. City’s interest, by contrast, is portrayed as a response to short-term injuries rather than the defender’s long-term plan.

The piece highlights that Palace would likely find a sizeable January offer difficult to refuse, but emphasizes that the final decision rests with the player. For now, Guehi is expected to stand by his original plan: see out the campaign with Palace, then assess a broader range of opportunities in the summer, when Liverpool, Arsenal, and potentially major European clubs will be in a stronger position to compete for his signature.