Manchester City have agreed a £20m deal to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, with the England centre-back expected to complete a move to the Premier League champions later this month.

City opened talks with the 25-year-old defender earlier this month after suffering injuries to key centre-backs Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. Negotiations have accelerated over the past 24 hours, and an agreement was reached on Thursday night between City and Palace.

Guehi, who is out of contract this summer, has been linked with several leading European clubs and was close to joining Liverpool during last summer’s transfer window.

City have already been active in the current transfer window, completing the £62.5m signing of forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth as Pep Guardiola’s side strengthen their squad for the remainder of the season.

The development of Guehi’s move came as Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that he will leave the club when his contract expires in June. The Austrian coach said Guehi’s potential transfer had “zero impact” on his decision, explaining that he had already made up his mind months earlier.

Glasner added that he had informed Palace chairman Steve Parish in October that he would not be signing a new contract. However, the agreement to sell Guehi is believed to have prompted the timing of Glasner’s public confirmation of his planned departure.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not seeking a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window, despite recent upheaval at the club and widespread speculation about his future.

Reports in recent days had suggested the Portugal international was reassessing his position following the dismissal of head coach Ruben Amorim, a decision that triggered significant change behind the scenes at United. Fernandes’ meeting with one of Amorim’s coaches, Carlos Fernandes, shortly after the sacking further fuelled concerns among supporters that the 31-year-old might be considering an exit.

However, sources with a clear understanding of the situation have indicated that Fernandes remains committed to Manchester United and has no intention of forcing a move this month. While the club has experienced instability, including Darren Fletcher’s brief two-game spell as interim manager before Michael Carrick was appointed caretaker for the remainder of the season, Fernandes is said to be focused on helping the team through the transition.

It has long been Fernandes’ plan to reassess his future in the summer rather than during the current campaign. By that point, he will be entering the final year of his contract, a natural moment for both player and club to take stock and consider their long-term direction in a more settled environment.

Last summer, Fernandes turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, underlining his desire to continue competing at the highest level. Although interest from the Saudi Pro League remains strong, any potential move away from United would likely see him prioritise staying in European football.

The former Sporting midfielder has spoken candidly about feeling “hurt” by learning that United had been open to selling him, particularly as he believed head coach Amorim wanted him to remain at the club. Fernandes suggested that senior officials lacked the courage to discuss the situation with him directly, adding a personal dimension to the speculation surrounding his future.

Nevertheless, those close to the player stress that Fernandes’ immediate focus is on his responsibilities as captain and on guiding United through a challenging period.

Former Cameroon captain and African football icon Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 (£14,960) after a Confederation of African Football (Caf) disciplinary panel found him guilty of misconduct.

In a statement, Caf said Eto’o, who is now president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), breached its principles of sportsmanship during the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Cameroon and hosts Morocco. The match, played in Rabat, ended in a 2-0 defeat for the Indomitable Lions.

The former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker was reportedly seen making an angry gesture in reaction to several officiating decisions during the encounter. Caf president Patrice Motsepe, who was present in the stadium, is understood to have witnessed Eto’o’s visible frustration from the stands.

Earlier this week, Caf announced it had opened an investigation into what it described as “violent confrontations and unacceptable behaviour of some players and officials” during the tournament’s quarter-final matches. Eto’o’s case was part of that broader review, which the governing body said was aimed at upholding discipline and respect at its flagship competitions.

Fecafoot has strongly rejected Caf’s ruling, however, arguing that the disciplinary process “raises serious reservations about the fundamental requirements of a fair trial”. In a statement released on Wednesday, the federation expressed full support for its president and indicated that Eto’o is expected to appeal against the sanction, a move that could lead to a fresh examination of the case.

Despite the setback, Fecafoot officials have framed the situation as an opportunity to clarify procedures and reinforce good governance within African football. They stressed that Eto’o remains committed to his role and to the long-term development of the game in Cameroon.

Since taking office in 2021, Eto’o’s tenure as Fecafoot president has been marked by both ambition and controversy. While his legendary status as one of Africa’s greatest-ever players initially raised high expectations, his leadership period has also attracted criticism, including allegations of improper conduct, management challenges and claims of serious irregularities within the federation.