According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester City intends to introduce Crystal Palace defender Guy to replace Stones.
25-year-old England central defender Gee has become the target of signings for many giant teams due to his outstanding performance and potential. Considering he will be a free agent in a few months, the England international suddenly became a favorite on the transfer list of major clubs.
Liverpool and Chelsea have both had scandals with Guy, and interests from abroad may also appear, especially Real Madrid, which has performed well in the free transfer market in recent years. Starting next January, Guy will be able to negotiate overseas transfers with other clubs.
In such cases, it would be unwise for Manchester City to not explore the possibility of signing Guy, especially if Stones has long-term health problems. Stones missed last weekend's Manchester derby due to muscle problems, and it is still questionable whether he can compete in the Champions League against Napoli on Thursday and the subsequent Premier League highlight against Arsenal.
Stones has not started in four consecutive games since March 3, 2024. If he is unable to maintain a steady number of appearances again due to injury and health issues in the following season, he may leave the team in 2026, when he will be at least 32 years old. Although his ability as a centre-back is unquestionable, he needs to improve his attendance.
If Stones leaves, Guy looks like a potential replacement. As an English player, he can fill Stones's local players in the team. He is very familiar with the Premier League and has enough international experience to not be intimidated by the pressure of joining Manchester City.
In addition, Guy's speed is also an important advantage. The main problem with Manchester City's defense this season is the lack of speed and the loss of the ability to chase back that Kyle Walker once provided. Gee's arrival can bring some much-needed speed to the defensive end. No matter what happens, Gee seems destined to have a major decision in 2026.
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