Liverpool Leading the Pursuit of Marc Guehi
According to sources, Liverpool received a major boost in their bid to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi after reports revealed that Real Madrid dropped their interest in the deal due to financial reasons. The Three Lions defender will be moving away from Palace in 2026 when his contract runs out, so the next place where he will be playing is a question that everyone wants to answer. So, the Reds are in a good position to get the deal done with the English defender, as well as Bayern Munich, who seem to be the only ones left to challenge them for the signing of the brilliant centre-back.
Before Liverpool’s deal to bring Guehi to their squad in the summer transfer window was almost finalize, Palace’s chairman step in and stop the move, saying that he was worry about the stability of the squad during the middle of the season. However, the Reds are still eager to have Guehi, 26, at their team to assist their back line, as manager Arne Slot wants to have more choices available due to the team’s injuries and heavy schedule of matches.
Competition and Contract Dynamics
Bayern Munich is still very much a potential suitor of the player, particularly if we take into account the ambiguous future of their defender Dayot Upamecano, whose contract will also be coming to an end soon. The sports director of Bayern has already met with Guehi’s representatives, which indicates that they are very much committed to this deal. In contrast to Bayern, Liverpool is going to coordinate a pre-agreement in January with the intention of signing him on a free transfer in the summer, which is a wise financial move considering they are the ones who know the most about the contract situation.
Crystal Palace has been incline to keep Guehi until the end of the season in order to not lose a player vital to their squad, as chairman Steve Parish mention that the club had talked about the importance of Guehi for their Premier League survival. His guidance and defensive skills make him an indispensable player for Palace and therefore the most attractive target for the top European clubs.
Chelsea’s Interest Adds Dimension to the Race
Before the January transfer window, Chelsea is still keen on Guehi, which will undoubtedly add another layer of competition for the player. To solve the defensive problems, the Blues view Guehi as a possible candidate and are said to be getting ready to have discussions with the club to arrange a deal. The competition between several clubs for Guehi is a clear indication of his rise to be one of the top five defenders in England.
While Arsenal has been very active in the market with some big signings and a lot of transfer activities, Chelsea has been relatively quiet but the fact that they are still interest in Guehi is a clear indication of how much he is in demand by the Premier League clubs.
Author’s Note
After Liverpool has further consolidated their position as the main beneficiary of the Champions League quarterfinals without Real Madrid, they might be able to seal the deal with Marc Guehi, a key figure for their grandiose project, quite emphatically. Nevertheless, the Bayern Munich and Chelsea have been increasingly showing more interest in the England under-21 international, so it appears that there will be a battle royal for the services of the defender in January. While teams are maneuvering tactically, Marc Guehi’s choice will not only determine the defensive backline but also the possibility of vying for the championship in the next seasons.
