Barcelona Track Marc Guehi as Liverpool Remain Frontrunners

Overview

• Barcelona are monitoring Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi for a potential 2026 defensive addition after failing to replace Iñigo Martínez and with Andreas Christensen publicly uncertain about his future.
• Liverpool are widely viewed as favourites for Guehi following a collapsed late summer move, with Spanish outlet Cadena SER cited by Sky Sports reiterating their position.
• Manchester United are also tracking Guehi’s status, with Mail Sport reports noting limited progress on Harry Maguire’s contract and a possible need for a successor.
• Reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid have cooled on Guehi and are prioritising Ibrahima Konaté and Dayot Upamecano, who are among several centre-backs nearing free agency in 2026.
• Guehi’s deal runs to June 2026 and, under FIFA rules, foreign clubs can begin pre-contract talks in January, increasing activity around a player expected to be available without a fee next summer.