The January transfer window is reaching a fever pitch, with a major defensive signing imminent and managerial pressure boiling over in North London. Manchester City are finalising a deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, while Tottenham Hotspur's hierarchy is locked in crisis talks over the future of manager Thomas Frank.
Guehi Passes Medical Ahead of Mega-Money City Switch
Marc Guehi has successfully undergone a medical with Manchester City, putting the finishing touches on a transfer that will see the England international leave Selhurst Park. The Premier League champions have moved decisively to secure the centre-back, beating off competition from rivals Liverpool and Arsenal, as well as German giants Bayern Munich.
The acquisition of Guehi is set to take Pep Guardiola's spending for the window close to a staggering half a billion pounds, underlining the club's continued financial muscle. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner had previously confirmed the move was in its "final stages," with the player now on the brink of officially becoming a City player.
Tottenham in Turmoil After Shock West Ham Defeat
Across the capital, the atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur has turned toxic following a shock 2-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened West Ham United on Tuesday. The loss, sealed by a messy 93rd-minute winner from Callum Wilson, has pushed manager Thomas Frank to the brink of the sack.
Spurs fans directed chants of "You're getting sacked in the morning" at the Danish coach, and the club's hierarchy is now seriously considering his position. Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham was present at the training ground on Sunday for further meetings, with the board debating whether to allow Frank to take charge of the upcoming Champions League fixture against Borussia Dortmund.
The defeat to West Ham compounded a miserable week, coming shortly after a similar 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. The board, previously intent on withstanding external pressure, is now deeply divided on the manager's future.
Palace Exodus and Premier League Rival Moves
The imminent departure of Guehi has exacerbated tensions at Crystal Palace, where manager Oliver Glasner launched an extraordinary outburst. The Austrian, who confirmed he will leave when his contract expires on Friday, claimed he had been "abandoned" by the club after the "heart was torn out" of his squad twice this season—first by the summer sale of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal and now by Guehi's exit.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have opened talks to sign Lyon's highly-rated defender Jeremy Jacquet and retain an interest in West Ham's Lucas Paqueta, though reports from Brazil suggest the midfielder may favour a return to his homeland.
Manchester United are actively seeking reinforcements, with midfield targets including Carlos Baleba, Marcos Llorente, and Elliot Anderson—who is also admired by Manchester City. The Red Devils are also considering a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, while having rejected multiple offers for the out-of-contract Harry Maguire.
The final days of the January window promise further high-stakes drama, with big-money transfers and a potential high-profile sacking set to dominate the headlines.
