Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has conceded that Marc Guehi could be sold to Manchester City in January if the defending champions make a substantial offer and the England international signals his desire to leave. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa, Glasner admitted the club's financial realities could override their sporting ambitions.
Guehi, whose contract expires this summer, has attracted interest from Newcastle United, who bid up to £65m in August 2024, and Liverpool, who agreed a £35m fee before the move collapsed. Palace are reportedly seeking £40m, given the higher cost of finding replacements during the winter window.
Glasner was candid about the situation, saying: 'I'm not so naive not to know that if a massive offer comes from City and Marc wants to do it, it will happen.' He added that while everyone at the club wants Guehi to stay, the financial aspect could become decisive if the player pushes for a move and the offer exceeds chairman Steve Parish's valuation threshold.
The Austrian drew a colourful analogy, comparing the dilemma to selling a beloved car to fix a draughty house. 'When you have a nice car, you love the car because it's your 15 years... but you need some money because it's cold and the glass is broken,' he said. 'How much do you pay? And if you say OK, because then I can get the window and even a new roof, you can have the car.'
Guehi, a key figure in Palace's FA Cup-winning campaign, could help the club in their bid to qualify for Europe again this season. However, with City's defensive injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, the pressure to sell may intensify if a suitable bid arrives before the transfer deadline.
