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Guehi has won 26 England caps since his debut in 2022 Manchester City are emerging as contenders to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi this month. BBC Sport understands City are exploring a move for the England centre-back in the wake of defenders Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias suffering injuries in the draw against Chelsea on Sunday. England centre-back John Stones is also currently out injured. City will wait to discover the full extent of the Gvardiol and Dias injuries before making a final decision on whether to proceed with their interest in Guehi during the current transfer window. But sources have told BBC Sport that City's interest in Guehi, 25, has progressed and that a move in January should not be discounted. Meanwhile, City have recalled academy defender Max Alleyne from his loan spell at Championship side Watford and he could be involved in the squad for Wednesday's Premier League game against Brighton. The 20-year-old - son of former England cricketer and current Gloucestershire head coach Mark Alleyne - made 17 appearances for the Hornets after joining on a season-loan, but that has now been cut short as City try to tackle their growing injury crisis in defence. After the draw with Chelsea, which saw City concede an injury-time equaliser, manager Pep Guardiola told BBC Radio 5 Live "it doesn't look good" for Dias and Gvardiol and that the pair could be sidelined "for a few weeks". The Spaniard added: "We have a lot [of injuries]. John Stones is missing for I don't know how many months. Ruben now will be out, Josko will be out. "Nathan [Ake], always we know he cannot play regularly. It's the situation - stay strong and we will find a solution. "The spirit is there and will be there. " 'I don't have a crystal ball' - damaging few days for Man City? Guehi, who has won 26 England caps, is out of contract this summer. It has been expected he will leave Selhurst Park as a free agent at the end of the season, but that could now change given City's injury woes. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are among the European clubs to have shown an interest in signing the defender on a free transfer, with regulations meaning Guehi can sign a pre-agreement with an overseas club from this month. Guehi came close to joining Liverpool for a fee of £35m last summer, but Palace pulled the plug on the deal during the final hours of deadline day. The Anfield club remain strongly interested in Guehi and it now remains to be seen if they are prepared to bring forward their plans to sign the player this summer. City and Liverpool are also both interested in taking Guehi on a free transfer at the end of the season and it is understood Palace would consider selling the defender this month to avoid the scenario of losing their captain for nothing come the end of the season. Latest Manchester City news, analysis and fan views Ask about Man City - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Tactics, transfers and turmoil - inside the fall of Amorim Man Utd to appoint caretaker manager for rest of the season after Amorim sacking Celtic sack manager Nancy after eight games A familiar fixture in film that reflects British life Daliso Chaponda and guests start 2026 with a good laugh A minute-by-minute account of the night the unsinkable ship sank Is the desire for vengeance stronger than the longing to be loved? 'Amorim's toxic exit the latest chaotic chapter in Ratcliffe's reign' '2/10' - how England's bowling unravelled in Sydney Rice, Watkins & Cunha make cut - FPL team of the week Rosenior deserves Chelsea chance, says Rooney Four are in - but who might complete Premier League Darts line-up? Fury comes out of retirement. .. again 'I want to dominate' - Littler takes another step towards greatness Entertaining & frustrating, but will Brook 'evolve'? Leeds v Man Utd - a rivalry that really matters Women's game did not need 'Battle of Sexes' - Swiatek 'Haunted Nancy detached from reality as Celtic's lights go out' 'Good idea' or taking 'massive chance' - is Rosenior ready for Chelsea? 'We need to protect players' - how can tennis avoid breaking point? 'Paul was fun': Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2026 Best images of 2025 F1 season - on and off the track The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.