Manchester City stabs Liverpool in the back

The battle for Marc Guéhi could heat up in the coming months. According to the Times, Manchester City have set their sights on the Crystal Palace defender—also targeted by Liverpool—as part of Pep Guardiola's major plans to rebuild the backline next season.

At 25 years old, the England international is out of contract in the summer of 2026, which means interested clubs will be able to open talks as early as January. This is a strategic move for City, who see Guéhi as the kind of player capable of leading a defensive renaissance.

This potential power move would be a blow for Liverpool, who are already keeping a close eye on the player's situation. In the Premier League, City currently sit second with 34 points—just two behind Arsenal—while the reigning champions, the Reds, are seventh with 26 points.

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