Overview
- Palace boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed Guehi will not sign a new deal and has reiterated the club’s intention to keep him through the season, making a January exit unlikely.
- Liverpool are repeatedly named as front-runners to sign the England defender on a free in the summer, with multiple reports indicating the club prefers to wait rather than push for a winter move.
- Competition remains strong from Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Chelsea, while reporting suggests Barcelona are cooling due to financial constraints and Real Madrid are not expected to pursue him.
- From January 1, Guehi can agree a pre-contract with non-English clubs under FIFA rules, but any domestic transfer in January would require Palace’s approval.
- Analysts warn a ‘free’ move could still be expensive through high wages and a significant signing-on fee, as Liverpool weigh those costs against short-term defensive needs caused by injuries.