Manchester City Steals Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace Amid Injury Crisis

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Manchester City has pulled off a significant coup in the transfer market by signing England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for a reported £20 million. This move comes as a boost to the team's options, which have been severely depleted by a string of center back injuries, including those of Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, and John Stones. Guehi, who was set to be a free agent at the end of the season, had previously been linked with Liverpool during the summer transfer window, but a deal was ultimately scuppered. The 25-year-old, who has been a regular starter for England and captain of Palace, was instrumental in the club's decision to sign him despite his impending free agency. However, the timing of the transfer has raised eyebrows, particularly among Palace fans and manager Oliver Glasner, who expressed frustration at the club's board for allowing Guehi to leave without prior consultation. Guehi's absence was felt during Palace's 2-1 loss to Sunderland on Saturday. This signing marks the second major acquisition for Manchester City this month, following the reported £87 million signing of winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. The deal is part of City's ongoing rebuild, which has seen the club spend an estimated £400 million in the past year, including £200 million in each of the winter and summer transfer windows in 2025, and over £100 million this month. The transfer is also shrouded in controversy, as Manchester City awaits the verdict of a long-running legal case with the Premier League, which could have significant implications for the club's future.