Manchester City are exploring the possibility of signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace this month.
Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias were injured on Sunday and City have already recalled Max Alleyne from his loan at Watford.
However, Guehi is on their summer wish list and they will check the parameters of getting a deal done in this window.
Liverpool retain interest but have been inclined to wait until the summer which is what Palace had planned for.
However, an offer now would give Palace the chance to make money on their captain.