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When both Joško Gvardiol and Rúben Dias were forced off due to injuries in Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at the beginning of January, it put the club in a tricky situation.

With Dias out multiple weeks, Gvardiol potentially for the rest of the season, and with John Stones already on the injury list, Pep Guardiola was left with Nathan Aké and Abdukodir Khusanov as his centre-back options.

It didn’t take long until The Citizens got linked to Marc Guéhi, Crystal Palace’s much-talked-about central defender, who also has drawn interest from Liverpool and Arsenal.

However, a deal seems difficult to finalise this transfer window as Guéhi’s contract expires in the summer, which puts him in an advantageous situation both professionally and financially: a situation he likely wants to explore.

This data analysis article, in the form of a recruitment analysis, aims to identify alternatives to Marc Guéhi for Manchester City amid their hunt for centre-back reinforcements.

With the help of various key performance metrics for the position, we’ll have a look at 10 of the most interesting potential targets who could give the team much-needed quality and depth.

Without inside information on how much Manchester City are willing to invest in this transfer and the selling club’s valuation of their own player, it’s difficult to know whether the deal is viable at the moment.

However, it goes without saying that the 10-time English champions are, in general, one of the most financially strong clubs in the world, and if they really want a player, they usually find a way.

Rubén García remains one of Osasuna‘s most creative playmakers, boasting significant experience and a consistent role within his team’s tactical system in La Liga.

The 32-year-old left-winger is a playmaker who doesn’t rely so much on speed or physical strength.

Instead, his game prioritises intelligence, quality ball control, and good timing.

In a team that often relinquishes possession, García is Osasuna’s crucial link in the attacking third, whether via defence-splitting passes, set-piece delivery, or intelligent movement between the lines.

This season, he has featured in 16 matches, scoring two goals and providing four assists.

These figures reflect his true impact more than statistics alone.

This ​​Rubén García scout report details why Rubén García is a player who dictates the tempo for his team and provides solutions for the attack when space is limited.

Alejandro Garnacho scored two in Chelsea’s losing EFL Cup semi-final first-leg effort against Arsenal.

Could he have a big role to play under Liam Rosenior?

Check out his 2024/2025 scout report here to refresh yourselves on what made Chelsea move for him.

Sadio Mané has fired Senegal to the AFCON Final, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Mo Salah’s Egypt.

Could Mané prove decisive in Sunday’s Final?

Refresh yourselves on how good Mané was in his prime with this vintage scout report.

Can he produce this level one more time?

Morocco stand between Sadio Mané’s Senegal and AFCON 2025 glory.

The future is bright for the North African nation, having also won the FIFA U20 World Cup a few months ago.

Revisit our data analysis highlighting the emerging stars from that historic tournament.