The Abidjan-born English centre back has shown proper professionalism after Liverpool were willing to splash the cash to sign him during the latter part of the 2025 summer transfer window.
The 26-year-old was convinced by Crystal Palace’s hierarchy to remain for the 2025-26 season, but it seems all the parties are willing to bring an end to the marriage.
Crystal Palace, in recent seasons have lost star forwards Michael Oliseh and Eberechi Eze to Bayern Munich and Arsenal, respectively. The club became so weak in terms of quality, forcing the board to reject Liverpool’s bid for the skipper and dependable defender, Marc Guehi, to remain to help the club fight any relegation battle.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City want to bolster their defence and have identified the English centre back as the man to complement the efforts of Dias Ruben and Gvardiol Joske’s who are injured.
The Citizens are set to bid £40m for the Crystal Palace defender who turns a free agent in 2026 summer.
Manchester City have submitted an important proposal to the defender in terms of contract and salary. The centre back will earn around 250,000 pounds per week.
The Eagles are ready to accept the offer from the Citizens.
