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Crystal Palace target Manchester City defender as Guehi replacement

Palace set sights on proven Premier League winner

Crystal Palace are preparing for a key defensive rebuild next summer, with TeamTalk revealing that the Eagles are eyeing Manchester City’s Nathan Ake as a potential successor to outgoing captain Marc Guehi.

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With Guehi’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, manager Oliver Glasner faces the task of filling a major void in his backline. The England international is expected to attract elite interest, with Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all monitoring his situation.

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Sources close to Palace indicate that planning is already well under way. “We can now reveal Crystal Palace are retaining an interest in Nathan Ake as a potential option for next summer,” TeamTalk confirmed. The 30-year-old Dutch defender is understood to fit the club’s criteria for experience, leadership and tactical discipline.

City open to summer reshuffle

Ake has made just one Premier League start this season and, according to TeamTalk, has only one year left on his contract when the next window opens. Manchester City are reportedly weighing up a decision on whether to cash in, especially as they assess new defensive options.

“Man City are also beginning to consider new centre-back options of their own, sources say, which could open the door for an Ake exit,” the report adds.

For Palace, this could be a rare opportunity to acquire a player who has both Premier League pedigree and the mentality of a serial winner. Glasner is said to admire Ake’s professionalism and his ability to play across multiple defensive roles.

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Strategic move for Glasner’s project

Guehi’s departure, long anticipated within the club, will finally be realised this summer. His loss will be significant, yet Palace’s proactive planning hints at an ambition that extends beyond mere survival. Ake’s arrival would not only strengthen their defensive structure but also signal intent that Palace mean to compete, not just consolidate.

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Losing Guehi will undoubtedly hurt, but replacing him with someone of Ake’s calibre would soften the blow. Supporters have seen too many rebuilds focus on youth without the right balance of experience, and Ake’s background as a Premier League and Champions League winner fits the profile of a leader.

Fans will be encouraged that the club are not waiting until summer panic sets in. The proactive approach suggests Glasner’s influence is being felt at recruitment level.

While some may question whether City would sell to a mid-table rival, the timing feels right. Ake’s limited minutes and contract situation make him attainable. For Palace, signing him would send a clear message: this club intends to stay ambitious and competitive in the Premier League’s next cycle.