Overview

• Manchester City are preparing to challenge Liverpool for Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer, with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona also linked in reports.
• Crystal Palace pulled out of a £35m deal with a 10% sell-on clause after the defender completed a medical for Liverpool on deadline day due to the lack of a replacement.
• Liverpool are not expected to bid in January and are described as confident of landing Guehi as a free agent in 2026.
• Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Palace could consider a January sale for around €20m (£17m), though this reported valuation has not been confirmed.
• Guehi remains Palace captain, publicly thanked supporters in the matchday programme and has been backed by manager Oliver Glasner for his professionalism.