Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City are close to completing the signing of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. City have agreed a deal reportedly worth £20million (€23m) for the England centre-back after agreeing personal terms. City stepped up their interest in Guehi after being hit by a defensive injury crisis this month. Pep Guardiola is waiting for confirmation of the signing of Marc Guehi (Martin Rickett/PA)Speaking after his side’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday, City manager Guardiola said: “I don’t know yet officially for my club. He came close to joining Liverpool last summer but a £35million move collapsed on deadline day.

Source: Irish Examiner January 18, 2026 02:02 UTC