Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says the club would sell captain Marc Guehi this month if buyers meet the valuation. The England defender enters the final months of his contract, which expires in the summer. Manchester City have emerged as strong contenders during the January transfer window.
Contract Pressure and January Interest
Palace blocked a £35m move to Liverpool last summer and kept their captain. The club now risks losing the 25-year-old on a free transfer after the season. City’s interest accelerated after injuries hit Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias on Sunday. Those setbacks came during a draw against Chelsea.
Glasner Accepts Reality
Glasner said he understands modern football realities, according to reports by the Athletic and the Times. He said a huge City offer would change everything if the player agreed. Glasner stressed he does not act naïvely in such situations.
Europe Watches Closely
Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Atletico Madrid have tracked Guehi closely. The defender can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from this month. That option increases pressure on Palace to act now.
Sporting Ambition Versus Financial Reality
Glasner said everyone focused on sporting success wants Guehi to stay at the club. He said the chairman shares that sporting view. Glasner added that finances still shape decisions at decisive moments. He said clubs sometimes must prioritise money over sporting aims.
Glasner said the club would reach a clear threshold where a sale becomes necessary. He added the player always holds the final decision about leaving.
Guehi’s Impact on a Historic Season
Guehi helped Palace finish 12th last season and secure a historic FA Cup triumph. That success delivered European qualification for the first time. Palace later won the Community Shield in August after a penalty victory against Liverpool. The team now sits 14th and reached the Conference League knockout play-offs.
Why Palace Rejected Summer Offers
Glasner said the chairman rejected several summer offers to protect a successful campaign. He said the club wanted to win the Community Shield and compete strongly. Glasner explained that the offers never crossed the required financial threshold. He said one proposal came close but failed to go far enough.
