Manchester City are reportedly looking to accelerate their pursuit of Marc Guéhi, with Norwegian starlet Oscar Bobb potentially heading to Crystal Palace as part of the deal.
Pep Guardiola is keen to bolster his defensive options before the January window shuts. While Guéhi’s contract at Selhurst Park is entering its final stages, Crystal Palace remain reluctant to let their captain go easily. According to TEAMtalk, Palace have slapped a £35 million price tag on the 25-year-old, but City hope to lower that figure by including Bobb in the negotiations.
The “Oscar Bobb” Factor Oscar Bobb, 22, is highly regarded at the Etihad but has struggled for consistent minutes in a star-studded frontline. Crystal Palace are known admirers of the winger, and a move to South London could offer Bobb the Premier League starts he needs to further his development.
Why Marc Guéhi? The former Chelsea academy graduate has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable center-backs. This season alone, Guéhi has made 33 appearances, contributing an impressive three goals and three assists from the back.
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While Liverpool were heavily linked with Guéhi last summer, the Merseyside club is reportedly unlikely to make a move this January, leaving the door wide open for Manchester City to strike.
Beyond the Defense: Wesley on the Radar Guéhi isn’t the only name on City’s shortlist. Reports suggest that Manchester City are also monitoring former Flamengo full-back Wesley, currently at Roma. The 22-year-old Brazilian is seen as a potential January addition to provide much-needed depth to Guardiola’s defensive flanks.
Siara Costa is a football editor and writer covering both European men’s and women’s football, with a focus on league competitions, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling.
