Manchester City is reportedly on a collision course with Liverpool for the signing of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with Pep Guardiola’s side looking to hijack the Reds’ deal. Here’s the latest update:

The Transfer Saga

– Liverpool’s Interest: Liverpool has been leading the race for Guehi, with the player agreeing to personal terms and the club willing to pay £40 million including bonuses. However, Palace is adamant that they won’t sell Guehi for anything less than £45 million.

– Manchester City’s Entry: Manchester City has joined the fray, with Guardiola facing a defensive crisis after potential departures of Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake. City values Guehi at £35 million and might make a move if they lose both defenders.

Potential Departures from Manchester City

– Manuel Akanji: Manchester City is in talks with Galatasaray over a £15 million deal for Akanji’s departure.

– Nathan Ake: Everton is interested in signing Ake, but a loan deal might not be possible due to Premier League regulations prohibiting loan signings of two players from the same club in one window.

Implications

– Transfer Deadline: With the transfer deadline approaching, Liverpool and Manchester City will need to act quickly to secure Guehi’s signature. The competition between the two clubs adds an element of unpredictability to the transfer saga.

– Guehi’s Value: Palace’s valuation of Guehi at £45 million might be a stumbling block in negotiations, with Liverpool and Manchester City potentially hesitant to meet the asking price.

Other Transfer Rumors

– Florian Wirtz: Liverpool is reportedly ahead of Manchester City in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, with the player valued at around £101 million.

– Alexander Isak: Liverpool is also pursuing Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, with a new bid imminent. Arsenal is also interested in signing the striker, adding to the competition ¹ ².