Charlie Hughes, in whom Crystal Palace was interested following Marc Guehi's departure to Manchester City, will continue playing for Hull City in the short-term.

Charlie Hughes has been viewed as a potential successor to Marc Guehi at Selhurst Park. Jakirovic previously stated his opinion that anything below the player's value does not need to be discussed and that he would not consider it. He added that Hughes is very good and that he believes the player's next move is to the Premier League, not the Championship. Football League World had revealed that Middlesbrough were considering a potential move for Hughes. City value him at over £20m.

A January move is not anticipated for Charlie Hughes, who has been linked with a move to Crystal Palace. Acun Ilicali stated that Hughes is very happy at his current club and that Ilicali is also very happy with the player. Ilicali said he would never stop a player from leaving if they came to him wanting to go and everything was correct. However, he added that Hughes is enjoying every moment and that he does not think January is the right time for him to move. Ilicali also said a transfer is possible at the end of the season if Hughes comes to him and says that he wants to leave.

Crystal Palace are considering a potential move for Hull City defender Charlie Hughes, an English centre-back, following the departure of Marc Guehi to Manchester City. According to Football Insider, the Eagles are monitoring the centre-back ahead of the 2 February winter market deadline. Former Man United scout Mick Brown has claimed that Crystal Palace are monitoring Hughes as they consider their options to replace Guehi, who was sold for a reported £20 million. Mick Brown believes that the Hull defender has been watched by the Eagles’ scouts, that he would be a suitable candidate for what they are looking for, and that they will not be the only club interested in the 22-year-old. Brown stated that Hughes is someone Palace are looking at, that they have had scouts watch him, have done their due diligence, and that he has certainly been a player they are aware of and is someone they like. He also said that Hughes is still young but is playing well in the Championship and would be a suitable candidate, adding that it would be a good next step in his career after establishing himself at Hull. Brown further commented that they are not the only club looking at him and that others are interested too. The article states that Hull are in a promotion battle and that selling Hughes would require a large offer, particularly as he has a contract until the summer of 2028. The Tigers have a strong negotiating position. Hughes has 3 caps for the England U20 team, joined Hull City in August 2024, and has made 24 appearances in the Championship this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. His current Transfermarkt market value is €5.00m. In January 2026, reports suggested an eight-figure sum in pounds would be necessary for any transfer, with Hull having reportedly rejected offers of up to £10 million in the summer of 2025.