Crystal Palace have expressed an interest to Manchester City in defender Manuel Akanji but have not yet lodged an official bid, the PA news agency understands.
Palace’s interest in Switzerland international Akanji comes amid continued speculation that England centre-back Marc Guehi could leave the Eagles in the final days of the summer transfer window.
Reports have suggested Palace would pay £15million for Akanji, but it is understood no firm bid has been made at this stage.
Akanji – pictured with his wife Melanie – was a Champions League winner with City in 2023
Akanji – pictured with his wife Melanie – was a Champions League winner with City in 2023(Nick Potts/PA)
Akanji joined City in September 2022 and was a key component of the side which won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup treble in 2023, and the team which won the domestic title again in 2024.
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Guehi continues to be linked with a move away from Selhurst Park with Liverpool among the clubs who have pursued him this summer.
Palace completed the sale of England midfielder Eberechi Eze to Arsenal last week.
The signings of Walter Benitez from PSV Eindhoven and Borna Sosa from Ajax are the only two arrivals at Palace so far this summer.