Liverpool get approval to sign Marc Guehi alternative labelled 'perfect' by Pep GuardiolaLiverpool have been told to consider signing a Manchester City player after their hopes of landing Marc Guehi were finally crushedView 3 Images Pep Guardiola and Manchester City beat Liverpool to the signing of Marc Guehi (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool have been urged to approach Manchester City for a defender after missing out on Marc Guehi. According to former Anfield defender Stephane Henchoz, City's Manuel Akanji, currently on loan at Inter Milan, would be a perfect fit. Upon his arrival, Pep Guardiola lavished praise on the Swiss star, who is also capable of playing at full-back. He has proven his ability in the Premier League with Manchester City, despite a slightly difficult last season due to injury. ‌View 3 Images Guardiola handed Marc Guehi his City debut against Wolves (Image: Getty Images)Akanji has been linked with a return to City this month amid a defensive injury crisis in Guardiola's squad.

Source: Daily Mirror January 25, 2026 14:24 UTC