City 'up their interest' in key Reds target, as Villans join in defender race

The latest Premier League transfer rumours from Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Newcastle

- Matthew Gregory

The Daily Mail suggests that Manchester City will “up their interest” in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi this month - and are “exploring the possibility” of signing the England defender in January to steal a march on Liverpool.

Arne Slot's side “retain interest” in Guéhi but had preferred to wait until his contract ran down in the summer in order to sign him on a free transfer, but City may now force the issue after injuries to both Rúben Dias and Joško Gvardiol ate in to Pep Guardiola’s options at the back.