Overview

• Crystal Palace pulled the plug on Liverpool’s £35m deadline-day deal after failing to secure a replacement, leaving Marc Guéhi to see out the start of his final season.
• Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports Bayern’s interest is concrete, with sporting chief Max Eberl a major admirer and initial talks held with the player’s camp.
• David Ornstein says Liverpool are not expected to buy a centre-back in January, with any Guéhi move viewed as more likely in summer 2026.
• Sky Sports reporting notes Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern can negotiate a pre-contract from January, and Palace are preparing for offers either in January or next summer.
• Reports indicate Liverpool remain engaged over a free transfer while assessing alternatives after Giovanni Leoni’s ACL injury, as some outlets say Guéhi is waiting to see if Real Madrid make a move.