Fabrizio Romano confirms transfer timescale for Marc Guehi to Liverpool

Story byFabrizio Romano confirms transfer timescale for Marc Guehi to LiverpoolAnfield WatchWed, January 14, 2026 at 8:35 AM UTC·1 min readManchester City are preparing their bid for Marc Guehi next weekMuch like Liverpool, Manchester City have suffered their fair share of defensive injuries this term. Both Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias are set to be side-lined for extended periods which has caused Pep Guardiola to enter the transfer market for a new centre-back. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd, since Guehi's contract is set to expire in six months, the Cityzens likely see this January as an ideal opportunity to prise him away from Selhurst Park for a cut-rate fee. In fact, they're actually set to make their bid for the centre-back next week, causing a new timescale for his potential transfer to emerge. That is, according to an update from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano who shared that City are going to "try next week" for the centre-back."I can tell you, the real intention of the player has always been to move in the summer on a free transfer," he said via his YouTube channel. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Liverpool are really pushing. Arsenal are calling because Arteta is a big fan. With these two clubs insisting, Bayern also having some meetings for Guehi, but Upamecano is expected to sign a new contract."Then Manchester City have been clear; they will try, they want to make an important proposal, and they want to go strong for Marc Guehi in this January window."So, Man City will try also next week.