Liverpool Premier League Title Deal

August 26, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

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Crystal Palace are interested‍ in signing Manchester⁢ City defender Manuel Akanji. This comes as Palace anticipate the departure of Marc Guehi,⁤ potentially to Liverpool.

Akanji⁣ is a title-winning player with experience and would be a strong replacement for Guehi. He has⁢ a contract with​ City⁤ until 2027, but the club ⁤might allow him to leave to trim their squad size.

However, ⁢selling Akanji⁤ could inadvertently strengthen a Premier League rival (Liverpool). If Guehi goes‌ to Liverpool and they ‍acquire Akanji as ⁤a replacement, it would improve their squad.

Manchester City face a⁣ dilemma: while reducing squad size is a priority for Pep Guardiola, selling Akanji could weaken ‌their own ​chances of ​winning the title.

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