FC Bayern have apparently suffered a defeat on the transfer market, losing out to Manchester City
Crystal Palace central defender Marc Guéhi, who has been courted for a long time, is on the verge of a move to Manchester City – meaning that Munich’s chances are practically gone
According to Sky, Manchester City have made a decision and will soon submit an official offer for Guéhi to Crystal Palace. The offer is said to be around 30 million pounds. The personal terms between the England international and the Citizens are said to have been clarified, and an agreement between the two clubs is not seen as a hurdle. If Guéhi agrees to the move, the transfer could be completed very quickly
For FC Bayern, this development is a clear setback. Although Max Eberl and Co. have recently sought contact again and made new phone calls, there are hardly any realistic chances of a deal, according to Sky. Manchester City have made a decisive head start in the poker game and are now clearly in pole position
Bayern relied on patience – City on speed
Munich have deliberately been playing for time recently, with Bayern bosses hoping to sign Guéhi on a free transfer in the summer as the 25-year-old’s contract with Crystal Palace expires. Manchester City, on the other hand, are pursuing a different strategy. Due to acute injury problems in defence, Pep Guardiola is pushing for an immediate solution and is prepared to spend money in the winter
This starting position has shifted the balance of power in the poker game. While Bayern are relying on patience, City are now creating facts – an approach that can hardly be countered by the record champions
Guéhi was considered a serious option for the central defense at Säbener Straße, also in light of Minjae Kim’s still unresolved future. With the impending transfer to Manchester, this issue is now practically over for Munich.
