Barcelona Join Race for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi as Bayern and Others Monitor After Liverpool Deal Falls Through
The defender remains under contract until 2026 after rejecting new terms, creating a pathway for foreign clubs to open talks from January under FIFA rules.
Overview
- Barcelona are weighing a move for Guéhi, with Spanish outlet Sport reporting he is viewed as a possible replacement for Andreas Christensen.
- Bayern Munich have also been linked, with The Mirror’s reporting cited in Germany suggesting they have entered the chase for the England international.
- Guéhi’s Crystal Palace deal runs to 30 June 2026, and multiple reports say he has declined extension talks.
- Coverage out of Germany states a deadline‑day agreement with Liverpool collapsed after manager Oliver Glasner intervened, a claim presented as reported rather than confirmed by the clubs.
- Under FIFA rules, non‑Premier League clubs can begin formal talks on January 1 for a potential pre‑contract, while any January move to Liverpool would require a fee despite the contract’s end date.