Overview

• Multiple reports say Marc Guehi has told his advisers he prefers a move to Real Madrid after his blocked transfer to Liverpool on deadline day.
• MARCA-reported updates indicate Real Madrid have made initial contact over Ibrahima Konaté, whose Liverpool deal expires this season, with Liverpool now treating his departure as likely.
• Dayot Upamecano has, according to MARCA, offered himself to Real Madrid and is not expected to renew with Bayern Munich, positioning him as another potential free-agent option.
• Spanish outlet AS has suggested Madrid could prioritise William Saliba, underscoring shifting preferences as they assess centre-back targets for next summer.
• Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged frustration at missing out on Guehi, reinforcing that the club must reassess defensive plans after Palace halted a £35m move despite the player completing formalities.