Manchester City are weighing up a move for Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi after his teammate Josko Gvardiol suffered a broken shinbone in Sunday's draw with Chelsea. The Croatian defender is expected to be out for an extended period, leaving City short on centre-backs.
With Rúben Dias also injured and John Stones absent due to persistent injury, Pep Guardiola's team are facing a significant defensive crisis. Nathan Aké's physical robustness has been a concern, making Guéhi a potential solution. The 25-year-old is a free agent in the close season, but City may be deterred by the sizeable signing-on fee he would need to secure his services.
Guéhi, who captained England under Thomas Tuchel, is keen to establish himself as a regular starter before the World Cup this summer. He has also attracted interest from Liverpool and several European clubs, including Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Gvardiol's injury has added to City's defensive woes, with the club wishing him a speedy recovery after undergoing surgery later this week. Despite his broken shinbone, Gvardiol remains optimistic about his return, saying he will "fight every day to return stronger".
With Rúben Dias also injured and John Stones absent due to persistent injury, Pep Guardiola's team are facing a significant defensive crisis. Nathan Aké's physical robustness has been a concern, making Guéhi a potential solution. The 25-year-old is a free agent in the close season, but City may be deterred by the sizeable signing-on fee he would need to secure his services.
Guéhi, who captained England under Thomas Tuchel, is keen to establish himself as a regular starter before the World Cup this summer. He has also attracted interest from Liverpool and several European clubs, including Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Gvardiol's injury has added to City's defensive woes, with the club wishing him a speedy recovery after undergoing surgery later this week. Despite his broken shinbone, Gvardiol remains optimistic about his return, saying he will "fight every day to return stronger".
Like Josko Gvardiol, Marc Guéhi might be a great signing but he's got to come cheap, you know? Can't have City breaking the bank for someone who's gonna be a game-changer. And what's with this 'extended period' business? How long is it supposed to take for that shinbone to heal anyway? 
. Manchester City are in a bind, losing two of their top defenders to injury, and now they're looking at Marc Guéhi as a potential solution 
. But let's not forget, this is Pep Guardiola we're talking about - he's always been known for his master planning, so what's really going on behind the scenes? Is City trying to make a statement by targeting a free agent like Guéhi, or are they just playing catch-up? 
It's also interesting that Guéhi has attracted interest from Liverpool and other top clubs - does this mean he's got the desired level of experience and recognition to take his game to the next level? Or is it just a case of having multiple suitors willing to pay top dollar for him? 
One thing's for sure, City will need to be shrewd in the negotiations if they want to secure Guéhi without breaking the bank 
.
i feel bad for him, hope he recovers ASAP 
what's with all these injuries tho? is it because the football has gotten too physical or what? 
.
A broken shinbone is no joke, so let's hope Josko Gvardiol recovers soon 
.
They're gonna have to break the bank for Guéhi, but it's a risk worth taking considering their current defensive issues. It's like they're begging him to join... but is that really a good negotiating tactic? 
And what about Liverpool? Are they just messing with City by also showing interest in Guéhi? 
This is getting messy, folks! A bidding war for the same player could get out of hand. What do you think, should City prioritize securing a top centre-back or try to drive up the price and make Palace think twice? 
. They're already struggling with their defense and now they've got a major injury to deal with? Guess that's what happens when you overpay for players like Rúben Dias 
. I get it, he's a free agent, but City needs to be smart about their transfers right now. They can't just go out and break the bank on anyone 
. Hopefully he recovers soon and City can get back to being solid defensively 
️.
?! like, Rúben dias and john stones are already out and now guéhi might be the next one who's gonna have to step up? 
what if they can't sign Marc Guéhi? I mean, he's a solid player but £50k/week might be a bit steep for City 
. And what about the World Cup? Can they even afford to keep their best players on the team if Guéhi gets too expensive? 
, they're having such a tough time with injuries, it's like the universe is conspiring against them 
. Marc Guéhi would be a great signing, I mean who wouldn't want that level of quality in defense? 
but the price tag is just crazy 
. I know Gvardiol will be back stronger 
after his surgery, fingers crossed it's sooner rather than later 
, and maybe he can make a timely return and help the team out of this crisis 
#DefensiveCrisis #CityNeedAGuéhi #InjuryStruggles
. It's creating a bit of a defensive talent drain, if you ask me 
. Anyway, hoping Gvardiol recovers quickly and Guéhi does find his way to City, but I'd love to see some more homegrown players getting a chance 
did u see that injury 2 Gvardiol?? broken shinbone 
might just want to stay in london 
anyways, gotta feel bad for gvardiol