Guehi’s Situation at Crystal Palace
Marc Guehi’s name has been circulating around Merseyside for months, with Liverpool long viewing the Crystal Palace captain as an ideal defensive addition. The Reds came close to securing his signature on the final day of the summer transfer window, having agreed both personal terms and a transfer fee with Palace.
However, the move collapsed when the south London club failed to secure a suitable replacement before the deadline. Despite the disappointment, Guehi has continued to excel under Oliver Glasner, maintaining his status as one of the Premier League’s most consistent defenders.
Reports suggest the 24-year-old has no intention of signing a new deal at Selhurst Park. His current contract expires in 2026, and while Palace remain hopeful of changing his mind, sources close to the player indicate a free transfer is the most likely outcome next summer.
Romano Confirms Intense Transfer Battle
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has shed light on Guehi’s growing list of admirers. According to the Italian journalist, top European clubs including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona have already made initial contact with the player’s representatives.
“At the end of the season, Marc Guehi will leave on a free transfer,” Romano explained. “That decision is final, and several major clubs are preparing to move. Liverpool are one of the teams in discussions, but they are not alone — Bayern, Spanish sides, and even top Italian clubs are all involved.”
🎖️| @FabrizioRomano: It's going to be a "crazy battle" to sign Marc Guehi next summer.
Liverpool remain in the conversation to sign the defender, but there are five or six clubs keen, with it set to be a financial battle to try to reach an agreement on salary and a signing fee. pic.twitter.com/BGVLVvVu87
— Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) October 8, 2025
Romano emphasised that financial factors will play a key role, with lucrative signing-on fees and salary packages expected to determine Guehi’s final decision. While Liverpool remain firmly in contention, their approach will need to be competitive to stand a realistic chance of landing the England international.
Liverpool’s Missed Opportunity
Liverpool’s inability to finalise the deal last summer may prove costly. All indications point to Guehi being keen on the move, even reportedly recording a farewell message to Palace fans before the transfer fell apart.
The blame, though, did not lie with the Anfield hierarchy. Palace’s late collapse in their pursuit of Brighton defender Igor Julio forced them to withdraw from the agreement, leaving Guehi in limbo. Glasner, reportedly frustrated with the club’s recruitment struggles, was adamant that his captain would not be sold without a replacement — a stance that ultimately delayed the player’s inevitable departure.
What Comes Next for Liverpool
Liverpool’s interest in strengthening their back line remains unchanged. With uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of key defensive figures, Guehi continues to be viewed as a leading target. Yet with elite clubs now circling, securing his services has become far more complex.
Should Liverpool miss out again, they are expected to explore alternative defensive reinforcements ahead of the 2026 season. For now, Guehi’s immediate focus remains on leading Crystal Palace through another Premier League campaign — but the defender’s future increasingly appears destined to lie elsewhere.
