Overview

• Christian Falk reports Marc Guéhi has told Crystal Palace he intends to leave as his deal runs down, positioning the England defender for a move in 2026.
• Bayern Munich have prioritized Guéhi as a centre-back target, with German reporting linking that focus to uncertainty over Dayot Upamecano’s future.
• Talks to extend Upamecano’s Bayern contract remain unresolved due to signing/commission fee demands, with Liverpool, Real Madrid and PSG among clubs monitoring the situation.
• Real Madrid are tracking Guéhi as an attractive free option, while TBR reporting says Liverpool’s previous advantage has gone and a wide field of elite clubs will compete from January.
• Liverpool coverage highlights pressure to strengthen at centre-back after injuries, with calls to move in January following Palace’s decision to block a late summer transfer.