Marc Guehi reportedly close to completing Man City transfer

Cameron Smith

16 Jan 2026 06:12 CST
3 min read

Manchester City have stepped up their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as they look to finalise a deal before the end of the January transfer window.

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The England international was expected to join Liverpool last summer, however the deal collapsed at the final hurdle and he is now edging closer to a mid-season move to the Etihad Stadium.

As confirmed by FootballTransfers last week, Pep Guardiola’s side are in advanced talks over a deal for Guehi following the recent injuries suffered by first choice centre-back pairing Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias.

We also understand that Arsenal are interested in landing the 25-year-old, with Mikel Arteta a huge admirer, although the Gunners would ideally like to wait until this summer when Guehi will be available on a free transfer.

However, Man City have now taken a massive step towards finalising a deal for Guehi, as per Fabrizio Romano.

The football transfer news expert posted on X: “Exclusive: Manchester City advance on Marc Guehi deal as big approach has been made in the last 12h.

“Manchester City presented [an] important proposal to Guehi in terms of contract, eventually ready to proceed also with Crystal Palace. Deal now closer with Man City.”

© IMAGO - Man City want to sign Marc Guehi in January

Marc Guehi to join Man City?

Guehi, who has made 188 appearances for Crystal Palace since his arrival in 2021, has less than six months remaining on his current contract at Selhurst Park, but Man City are ready to agree a winter deal before Transfer Deadline Day on 2 February.

Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid have also been linked with a move for the England star in recent months, however Man City are determined to make him their second signing of the January transfer window following the arrival of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.

Guardiola’s side are currently second in the Premier League table, six points behind Arsenal, while they are also among the favourites for the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup this season.

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