Manchester City ready to overcome hurdles to sign Marc Gersh this month

Manchester City ready to overcome hurdles to sign Marc Gersh this month

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Manchester City Interested in signing a contract Mark Geshe In January this year, talks were held About a potential deal.

this crystal palace The centre-back’s contract expires in the summer and his first choice is wait until then Due to reality, he will get a series of better offers – both football-wise and financial-wise. Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are interested, as well as nearly every top English club, including arsenal.

He’s on the verge of going liverpool On the August deadline, but the Palace manager Oliver Glasner push object to his departure with him Ultimately staying at Selhurst Park. It is also a strong consideration for the London club now, with any sale requiring at least £35m.

Still, City intend to convince Guehi and the club to agree a deal now and are prepared to match other offers.

It is understood that the 25-year-old England international is open to a move.

If City complete a deal of around £35m, their net spend since January 1, 2025 will be around £470m in just one year, and that’s Signed Antoine Semenyo for £65m last week.

Semenho made his Manchester City debut in perfect style, scoring and being named Man of the Match In 10-1 FA Cup demolition of Exeter.

Mark Gueye takes a knee as Crystal Palace are knocked out of the FA Cup by Macclesfield
Mark Gueye takes a knee as Crystal Palace are knocked out of the FA Cup by Macclesfield (Action Pictures from Reuters)

Any move for Guhi to potentially join Guardiola’s side this month could force interested clubs to offer a better deal for a summer transfer. Geshe’s contract is expiring, which means he is free to discuss terms.

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The Crystal Palace captain endured a difficult weekend as part of the Eagles squad The biggest upset in FA Cup historylost 2-1 to sixth-tier Macclesfield and then fell into tight competition Discussions with travel fans.

Gersh was pictured behind a goal where Crystal Palace fans had gathered, speaking to several fans who appeared angry about the incident They’ve seen it on the field.

It was unclear whether he chose to speak to supporters or was simply avoiding the pitch invasion. Security personnel stepped in to de-escalate the situation before Gersh was taken away.