Marc Guehi’s proposed £20 million move from Crystal Palace to Manchester City is nearing completion, with the England international scheduled to undergo a medical on Sunday.
The 25-year-old defender has already agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions, as City accelerated talks to reinforce their defence amid injury setbacks to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias.
City move gathers momentum
Manchester City initiated discussions with Guehi earlier this month, exploiting his contract situation at Selhurst Park.
The Palace captain was set to become a free agent this summer and had previously been close to a switch to Liverpool, with multiple European clubs tracking his status.
The move represents a strategic acquisition for Pep Guardiola’s side, prioritising reliability and leadership at the back during a demanding season.
Palace exit and career snapshot
Guehi recently captained Crystal Palace to the first major trophy in the club’s history, lifting the FA Cup after a landmark victory over Manchester City at Wembley.
A product of Chelsea’s academy, the centre-back has made 188 appearances for Palace since arriving from Swansea in 2020, including 33 outings this season during the club’s first-ever Europa Conference League campaign.
Wider implications
The transfer is understood to have played a role in Palace manager Oliver Glasner’s decision to confirm his departure at the end of the season, signalling a period of transition for the South London club.
City, meanwhile, continue to act decisively in the market, having already secured the £62.5 million signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth earlier this month.