A new transfer report from The iPaper has given us an indication on what the Crystal Palace plans are in regards to replacing their former captain Marc Guéhi, who joined Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side this January Transfer Window. Guehi, one of the best centre-backs in the world right now, was wanted by almost all top European clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
What New Transfer Report says about Crystal Palace replacing Marc Guéhi After Manchester City transfer
Crystal Palace are working against the clock to deal with a major defensive gap before the January transfer window shuts. According to a new report from The iPaper, the club is actively scanning the market for a short-term replacement following Marc Guéhi’s recent departure.
Guéhi completed a move to Manchester City last week, joining Pep Guardiola’s side in a deal believed to be worth more than £20 million. His exit has left a clear hole in Palace’s defence, prompting the club to act quickly with the transfer deadline set for Monday, 2 February.
The report suggests that Palace manager Oliver Glasner and the club’s hierarchy are not looking for a long-term solution right now. Instead, they are considering several short-term or “stop-gap” options to simply cover Guéhi’s absence for the remainder of the season.
This cautious approach is driven by long-term planning. Palace chiefs are said to prefer holding on to the bulk of the money received from Guéhi’s sale and using it more strategically in the summer transfer window, when there will be more options available and less pressure to rush a deal.
As a result, rather than splashing out in January, Palace are likely to bring in an experienced or loan signing who can provide immediate cover without impacting future plans. With the deadline fast approaching, fans can expect quick movement, but not necessarily a big-name signing before the window closes.
