Crystal Palace make Manuel Akanji approach as they step up transfer push after Oliver Glasner plea - Eagles enquire about Akanji amid uncertainty over the future of Liverpool target Marc Guehi

Akanji arrived at City in 2022 and has two years remaining on his contract. He is yet to play for Pep Guardiola’s side this season and has dropped behind Ruben Dias, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol and Nathan Ake in the competition for places in the middle of City’s defence.

Crystal Palace have made an approach to sign Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji. No official bid has been made, but sources told BBC Sport that Palace have enquired about the availability of the Swiss international.