Man City are preparing a January bid for defender Marc Guehi

Manchester City are preparing to make a formal approach for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi before the January window closes, according to TalkSPORT.

The Premier League giants have identified the England international as a key target amid their defensive injury concerns, but negotiations are expected to be complicated, with Palace maintaining a firm £35 million valuation.

Sources indicate that City are weighing up an offer, though it is unlikely to reach the full £35m being demanded by Palace.

Man City want Guéhi but won’t pay full asking price

Pep Guardiola’s side are currently dealing with injuries to Joško Gvardiol and Rúben Dias, leaving the club short on natural centre-backs.

Guéhi, 25, is viewed as an ideal short-term…