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.