Manchester City exploring move for Marc Guehi following key injuries: Report

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Published at :January 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM

Modified at :January 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM

Manchester City monitoring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi

Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias are out injured.

Marc Guehi, the captain of Crystal Palace, is being pursued by Manchester City in the winter window following injuries to their defensive duo.

After defenders Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias sustained injuries during Sunday’s draw against Chelsea, BBC Sport revealed that City are considering a bid for the England centre-back.

John Stones, a centre back for England, is presently sidelined due to an injury.

Before deciding whether to move forward with their interest in Marc Guehi during the current transfer window, City will wait to learn the full extent of Gvardiol and Dias’ injuries.

City’s interest is advanced

Pep Guardiola Manchester City Premier League — LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola applauds the fans after the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)

However, according to BBC Sport, City’s interest in the 25-year-old Marc Guehi has advanced, and a January transfer should not be ruled out.

Max Alleyne, a defender from City’s academy who was on loan at Watford in the EFL Championship, has been called back by the team. He may play in Wednesday’s Premier League match against Brighton.

The 20-year-old, son of former England cricketer and current Gloucestershire manager Mark Alleyne, joined the Hornets on a season-long loan. He made 17 appearances before it was cut short as City attempted to address their mounting defensive injury crisis.

Manager Pep Guardiola told BBC Radio 5 Live that “it doesn’t look good” for Dias and Gvardiol and that they might be out “for a few weeks” following the match with Chelsea, in which City gave up an equaliser in injury time.

Will Marc Guehi end January at Crystal Palace or will he be on the move? 🤔🦅Manchester City have emerged as contenders to sign the Palace captain this month following injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. pic.twitter.com/PBSLWKCPaq
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 5, 2026

The Spaniard added: “We have a lot [of injuries]. John Stones is missing for I don’t know how many months. Ruben now will be out, Josko will be out.”

“Nathan [Ake], always we know he cannot play regularly. It’s the situation – stay strong and we will find a solution.”

“The spirit is there and will be there.”

Why Man City are looking to sign Marc Guehi?

Due to injuries to their defensive players, they are looking to sign Marc Guehi.

Which City players recently suffered injuries?

Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias recently suffered injuries.

Which other clubs want to sign Marc Guehi?

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United also want to sign the centre-back.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.