WITH the January transfer window approaching, speculation surrounding future moves is heating up—especially for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. The 25-year-old defender has been at the center of extensive transfer talk, with his long-term future increasingly uncertain as top clubs prepare their plans for 2026. Guehi nearly completed a move to Liverpool in the summer, but Crystal Palace blocked the deal at the final moment, keeping their captain in South London for at least one more season.
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Despite the collapse of that transfer, Guehi has maintained full professionalism, continuing to perform despite the possibility of leaving for free next summer. Liverpool remain interested, particularly as they have conceded 24 goals in just 14 Premier League matches this season. Meanwhile, both Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring the situation closely—Madrid due to an ongoing injury crisis in defense, and Barça as they struggle to replicate last season’s success with a high defensive line.
Bayern Munich have now entered the race, with reports from Germany indicating that club executives have already met with Guehi’s representatives. A further call or meeting with the player is expected early in the new year, once he is legally free to negotiate with other clubs. Bayern see the England international as an ideal reinforcement, blending Premier League experience with strong leadership and composure on the ball.
For Crystal Palace, the scenario is far from ideal. Newcastle previously valued Guehi at around £65 million, while Liverpool had agreed to a £35 million fee before the deal collapsed. Allowing a player of his quality and market value to leave for free would represent a significant financial loss for the club—one that could be viewed as a major missed opportunity in the transfer market.