In England, on January 19, 2026, Manchester City confirmed the signing of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The transfer, valued at £20 million, came after City faced a significant injury crisis in their defense, prompting them to pursue Guehi actively. The England international, who captained Crystal Palace, expressed excitement about this move, regarding it as a milestone in his career. Guehi's past flirtation with Liverpool, where he nearly signed, added rivalry to his transfer saga. Consequently, Palace’s manager, Oliver Glasner, expressed his feelings of being abandoned after the move was finalized. Guehi's performance at Palace had made him a valuable asset for several clubs before he ultimately joined City at a crucial time for both teams. By securing Guehi, Manchester City not only filled a defensive gap but also reinforced its squad ahead of the remainder of the season after battling injuries among key defenders.