Crystal Palace could land big money for Marc Guehi this month, despite his contract situation

Manchester City think they've usurped bitter rivals Liverpool and will sign Marc Guehi in the coming days.

The Reds came close to landing Guehi last summer but couldn't close a deal for the Crystal Palace captain. Both clubs have since held extensive talks with the England defender. And now City are confident that Guehi is set to follow £65million Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo to the Etihad.

They're expecting to get a deal done for £30m for the 25-year-old, whose contract at Selhurst Park expires in the summer. It is a huge boost for City boss Pep Guardiola who has become desperate to strengthen his defence, following injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias in recent games.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City may have beaten Arne Slot's Liverpool to the signing of Marc Guehi(Image: 2025 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA)

He has highlighted his desire to the club's top brass that defensive reinforcements are needed and urged club chiefs to get a deal done with their...