Manchester City are preparing a bid for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. However, the Premier League champions are unlikely to meet Palace’s £35 million valuation before the January window closes. The 25-year-old England international is also drawing serious interest from Bayern Munich, whose sporting director Max Eberl is actively courting him for a summer move.

Bayern Munich's pursuit adds complexity to City's hopes of securing the centre-back this month. Meanwhile, Manchester United have ruled out a Marcus Rashford return. The England forward will remain at Barcelona on loan, with the club deciding against recalling him despite coaching changes at Old Trafford.

Elsewhere, Newcastle United are scouting defenders after Tino Livramento suffered an eight-week hamstring injury. Liverpool will keep Joe Gomez following Conor Bradley’s season-ending injury. Jurgen Klopp emerged as a candidate for the Real Madrid job, while Arsenal rejected interest from Everton and City for Ben White.