Overview

• Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany is cited as reporting Bayern Munich’s interest in the 25-year-old centre-back.
• Marc Guehi is out of contract at the end of the season, raising the prospect he could be available on a free transfer next summer.
• Liverpool’s deadline-day bid fell through when Crystal Palace withdrew because they had not secured a suitable replacement.
• CaughtOffside reports Bayern are among several elite clubs now probing a deal, with Liverpool still monitoring the situation.
• Given the contract timeline, outlets suggest clubs must choose between paying a mid-season fee or waiting for a potential free transfer.