Marc Guehi has spoken ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield, reflecting on his near-move to the Reds before joining City in a £20m deal. The England international was on the verge of signing for Liverpool on transfer deadline day in September, only for Crystal Palace to pull out of the £35m agreement at the last minute.
Guehi has already faced Liverpool twice this season as Palace captain, winning 2-1 in the Premier League and 3-0 in the Carabao Cup. Now a City player, he could play a key role in Sunday's match as City look to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Guehi said: 'I said in previous interviews, it wasn't really up to me, it was God's plan, and God's plan has come to full fruition. So I'm just looking forward to the game, against tough opposition, in a great environment, and we'll be doing our best to get a win.'
City also signed Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £64m, another player linked with Liverpool. Semenyo has scored four goals in six games and said: 'It's exciting, for me anyway. These are the games that define the season essentially, especially for us wanting the top spot.'
Liverpool, meanwhile, agreed a £60m deal for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, who will arrive in the summer. The Reds did not regard signing Guehi in the January window as a market opportunity, according to the ECHO.
