Manchester City are seriously considering signing 25-year-old Crystal Palace center-back Mark Gehry for the winter transfer window. The main trigger was a chain of injuries in the defensive line: in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea, Yoshko Guardiol and Ruben Dias left the field early due to various inconveniences.
The Citizens have had plenty of problems before: John Stones has been sidelined for some time due to injury. For this reason, the club's management and coaching staff have once again focused on the market to avoid leaving defense as a "short blanket."
According to sources, City intends to make the final decision regarding Guehi unhurriedly: first, complete medical information about Guardiol and Dias' injuries is expected. If recovery times are extended, the winter transfer plan may be accelerated.
It is reported that Mark Gehry's current contract with Palace expires at the end of the season. This point is also a serious signal for Crystal Palace: if there's no deal in winter, the likelihood of the player leaving as a free agent increases in summer.
Previously, reports indicated that several European giants - Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Atletico Madrid - had also expressed interest in acquiring Gexi as a free agent.
He has appeared in 19 Premier League matches this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists. In short, this is not just a "name," but a ready-made defender who can provide real benefits.
Now the intrigue is simple: once the extent of injuries at City is known, a "defense rescue operation" might begin in the winter market. For fans, this is one of the most interesting stories in the transfer window.
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