Manchester City activates emergency plan: Goes for Guehi signing

After the recent draw against Chelsea, exposing the urgencies of Manchester City to reinforce their defense. The infirmary at the Etihad Stadium is overwhelmed following the worrying injuries of key figures like Josko Gvardiol and Rubén Dias, in addition to the extended absence of John Stones. Faced with this defensive crisis scenario, the board has set their sights on Marc Guehi, the imposing captain of Crystal Palace. The situation is critical for Pep Guardiola's schemes, as he is left almost without top-level specialists to face the decisive stretch of the season. Manchester City has intensified contacts due to the real possibility of their defensive structure collapsing if a reliable reinforcement does not arrive immediately. Although initially there was a long-term plan, medical reports have forced the technical secretariat to act with an unusual promptness at this time of the year. **Marc Guehi and Crystal Palace's Dilemma** The English defender, 25 years old, is going through a vital moment in his sports career, with a contract expiring at the end of the current season at Selhurst Park. Marc Guehi had a strong intention to fulfill his commitment until June, but the emergence of the reigning English champions could drastically alter his immediate future plans. Crystal Palace now faces a major financial dilemma: either gain economic profit now or watch their main reference leave completely for free in the summer. For the London team, losing their defensive leader in January represents a very tough sports blow, although budgetary needs could incline the balance towards a sale. Manchester City's interest is not random, as they seek a profile that combines youth, international experience, and a deep understanding of the frenetic pace of English domestic competition. The leadership ability of the Ivorian-born central defender fits perfectly with the demands of a squad accustomed to maximum pressure. **Manchester City Facing Competition from European Giants** Nevertheless, the Manchester team is not alone in this race, as the defender has piqued the interest of institutions such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Being in the last months of his contractual agreement, the defender already has legal authority to negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs, further complicating the operation. Manchester City must compete not only with their wallet but also with the sporting allure of other high-profile projects across Europe. Liverpool also remains on the lookout, recalling that they were close to securing his signing last summer for a figure near 35 million pounds. However, the current urgency of the "Sky Blues" grants them a competitive advantage if they decide to present an irresistible economic offer to Crystal Palace. The need to cover the gaps left by Dias and Gvardiol makes this operation a top priority for Guardiola's technical staff. **A Reliable Reinforcement for Pep's Scheme** Having a player of Marc Guehi's caliber would allow the Catalan coach to regain the necessary solidity to compete for all titles at stake this year. His ball distribution and strength in individual duels are qualities that Manchester City has missed in the recent challenging league matches. The player's versatility is another point in his favor, being able to adapt quickly to different defensive tactical systems without losing efficiency or focus. The upcoming hours will be crucial to determine if Etihad's club decides to launch a final offensive that breaks the resistance of the eagles from south London. The winter market is known to be treacherous, but the hierarchy of Crystal Palace's captain appears to be the ideal solution to stem the recent flood of goals conceded. Everything indicates that the future of the English center-back is about to take a qualitative leap towards one of the most prestigious sidelines in world football.

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