{"id":37925,"date":"2026-01-16T13:51:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T18:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/here-we-go-arsenal-and-liverpool-transfer-target-accepted-20m-move-to-man-city-fabrizio-romano\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T18:51:30","slug":"here-we-go-arsenal-and-liverpool-transfer-target-accepted-20m-move-to-man-city-fabrizio-romano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/here-we-go-arsenal-and-liverpool-transfer-target-accepted-20m-move-to-man-city-fabrizio-romano\/","title":{"rendered":"Here we go: Arsenal and Liverpool transfer target &#8216;accepted&#8217; \u00a320m move to Man City \u2013 Fabrizio Romano"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/here-we-go-arsenal-and-liverpool-transfer-target-accepted-20m-move-to-man-city-fabrizio-romano\/#Marc_Gehi_withdraws_free_transfer_plan_and_agrees_20m_move_to_Manchester_City\" >Marc Gehi withdraws free transfer plan and agrees \u00a320m move to Manchester City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/here-we-go-arsenal-and-liverpool-transfer-target-accepted-20m-move-to-man-city-fabrizio-romano\/#Maru_Gehi_to_solve_Man_City_defensive_crisis\" >Maru Gehi to solve Man City defensive crisis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester City are closing in on a \u00a320m move for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The England international &#8220;accepted&#8221; an offer from Man City, and even though he was supposed to become a free agent in the summer, he also rejected Arsenal and Liverpool who were also potential suitors.<\/p>\n<p>However, City are keen to make an early move for Guehi and it appears the 25-year-old has settled on a move to the Etihad Stadium, after initially appearing to be leaning towards letting his contract expire.<\/p>\n<p>Read more below as Romano granted Guechiz City the transfer with his trademark &#8216;Let&#8217;s go&#8217;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">&#8220;Breaking news: Marc Gehi is on his way to Manchester City! <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">    Crystal Palace have now accepted a formal offer &#8211; it is understood the fee will be around \u00a320m. Guehi approved the move to <\/span><span class=\"r-18u37iz\">#MCFC<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">. Exclusive article, currently under review,\u201d Romano posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marc_Gehi_withdraws_free_transfer_plan_and_agrees_20m_move_to_Manchester_City\"><\/span>Marc Gehi withdraws free transfer plan and agrees \u00a320m move to Manchester City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Romano was recently cited as one of the sources linking Gehi to Arsenal, reporting that Liverpool have shown continued interest since the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Romano said on his YouTube channel: &#8220;Mikel Arteta truly believes he is a top player, but Arsenal also have a lot of players in that position. That&#8217;s the point.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd there is general interest from Liverpool. They reached an agreement last summer&#8230; Liverpool remain absolutely interested in Marc Gehi and it will definitely be a match to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marc Gehi in action for Palace vs. Man City in last season&#8217;s FA Cup final (Photo by Sean Botterill\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He previously said of Guehi: &#8220;What I can say is that the player&#8217;s real intention was always to move on a free transfer in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s the player&#8217;s responsibility and his plan was always to go on a free transfer in the summer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maru_Gehi_to_solve_Man_City_defensive_crisis\"><\/span>Maru Gehi to solve Man City defensive crisis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>City really needed Gehi this winter after recent injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias left them lacking depth in central defense.<\/p>\n<p>The former Chelsea youngster would not have been guaranteed such a regular starting spot at Arsenal due to the presence of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalh\u00e3es.<\/p>\n<p>However, this is a huge blow for Liverpool, who came very close to signing Guehi in the summer but still need more signings to strengthen their options at the back.<\/p>\n<p>Virgil van Dijk is not getting any younger, while Ibrahima Konate is nearing free agency, so a replacement may be needed soon.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City are closing in on a \u00a320m move for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, according to Fabrizio Romano. The England international &#8220;accepted&#8221; an offer from Man City, and even though he was supposed to become a free agent in the summer, he also rejected Arsenal and Liverpool who were also potential suitors. 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