Marc Guéhi Transfer from Crystal Palace to FC Barcelona
Marc Guéhi, who will be a free agent in June, is considered by FC Barcelona, but the salary requested by the Crystal Palace player is likely to be too high. All the top English clubs are also interested in him.
Chelsea and Manchester United are competing to sign Marc Guehi, along with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
According to Team Talk, Marc Guehi has announced he will be leaving Crystal Palace when his contract expires at the end of the season. The report links him with a potential transfer to Barca, and notes that a free signing would be logical for the club because of their financial restrictions.
According to Goal.com, Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Marc Guehi will not sign a new contract and will leave Selhurst Park next year. The defender's deal expires on June 30, 2026, when he can leave the Eagles on a free transfer. Barcelona are reportedly pursuing him.
Sky Sports reporter Karveh Solhekol stated that Barcelona are interested in signing Marc Guehi and have an advantage because they can sign a pre-contract agreement with him in January. Solhekol expressed his belief that Guehi would be playing for Barcelona next summer. Solhekol also reported that the feeling among people at other Premier League clubs is that Barcelona are interested in signing him and will have the advantage.
According to 90min, Marc Guéhi is now widely expected to leave on a free transfer next summer, when Liverpool are set to battle Barcelona and Real Madrid for his signature. Reports have suggested Liverpool will not try to sign Guéhi again once the January transfer window opens and will instead wait to try and sign him on a free transfer. This would give an advantage to fellow suitors Barcelona and Real Madrid, who can make contact as early as January due to FIFA rules.
Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider revealed that Marc Guehi has little intention of signing a new Crystal Palace contract. According to the report, a January deal could be possible, but it is more likely he will leave on a free transfer next summer.
According to Graeme Bailey of TBR Football, Barcelona are reportedly among as many as ten clubs now interested in signing Marc Guehi when he comes to the end of his Palace contract.
Marc Guehi has said that ongoing transfer links with Barcelona do not matter to him as long as he continues to play well. Barcelona are on the lookout for centre-back reinforcement.
Liverpool are now joined by Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for Marc Guehi, though the strongest threat looks set to come from Bayern Munich. Sky Sports suggest Barcelona could look to sign Guehi at the end of the season when he becomes a free agent. Fraser Fletcher wrote that Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to be eyeing Guehi for a January move. David Ornstein stated that there is going to be competition from the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Plettenberg stated that Liverpool and Barcelona are seriously involved, and Real Madrid are also in the race. Fabrizio Romano stated that there is interest from Spanish top clubs.
Crystal Palace are ready to listen to offers for Marc Guehi in the January transfer window, according to a report from Sky Sports News. The outlet claims the Eagles are prepared to entertain "serious offers" for Guehi as soon as January. The report adds that Barcelona are in the strongest position to secure his signature and are expected to try and land him in January. This would give them several months to strike a deal before Liverpool are legally permitted to enter the race.
Mundo Deportivo reports that FC Barcelona is seeking a central defender. The club prioritizes the incorporation of a left-footed central defender, but Marc Guéhi's option is described as very attractive due to his price, youth, and proven level.
Barcelona have reportedly intensified contact for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Bayern have intensified their efforts for Marc Guéhi. The club has accelerated contact after learning that FC Barcelona and Liverpool are seriously interested in signing the player, while Real Madrid are also monitoring the situation.
According to Team Talk, Arne Slot's side remain the frontrunners for Marc Guehi, despite links to Barca, Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. Guehi has entered the final 12 months of his contract and has refused to agree an extension with Palace.
Team Talk reports that La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to be eyeing Guehi for a January move.
According to reports in the Catalan press, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has made Marc Guehi a priority signing, but the club will struggle to match Liverpool's salary offer.
Team Talk reports on Barcelona's intention to rival Liverpool for Guehi’s capture in the winter transfer window. Barcelona are preparing to rival Liverpool for Guehi’s capture in the winter transfer window. Barca boss Hansi Flick has made Guehi a ‘priority signing’. Barca believe they could sign him for just €20m (£17m) in January. Barca will need a huge charm offensive to convince Guehi to join over Liverpool.
90min reports on Barcelona's interest in signing Guehi from Liverpool as the transfer window approaches. Barcelona have been named among European suitors who can make direct contact with Guehi at the turn of the year to agree a contract before Liverpool are permitted to reach out. No specific offer or negotiation reported yet, just interest.
Team Talk reveals that Liverpool are interested in signing Marc Guehi. Liverpool are interested in signing Marc Guehi, but a report reveals that Lamine Yamal could have influenced the race in Barcelona’s favor, possibly giving Barcelona the advantage in signing Guehi.
Marc Guehi's representatives are aware Barcelona will be making an offer next summer. Graeme Bailey reports Barcelona is among the clubs who have told Guehi's camp they will make an offer.
FC Barcelona has expressed interest in acquiring Marc Guéhi during the winter transfer window. The potential transfer fee is anticipated to be lower than the 40 million euros previously agreed upon with Liverpool.
The Sun reports on Barcelona's interest in signing Marc Guehi. From January, Marc Guehi will be able to reach a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs. Barcelona is interested in signing him.
Marc Guehi is targeted by Barcelona. Crystal Palace has warned that without a contract extension, Guehi will be sold before the end of the transfer window.
Marc Guéhi is named as a target for Barcelona on a free transfer in 2026. Liverpool and Newcastle are both keen to sign him this summer but, if the England international chooses to wait one more year, he could join either Barcelona or Bayern Munich.
Team Talk reports on Marc Guehi's potential plans to run down his contract for a dream move to Spain. Marc Guehi is considering running down his contract, which expires in 2026, to secure a dream move as a free agent to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Marc Guehi is reportedly prepared to see out his contract in order to secure a move to Barcelona. Crystal Palace's captain, who has a year remaining on his contract, is expected to leave the club. He has recently renewed his Ivorian passport, enhancing his appeal to LaLiga clubs due to the Cotonou Agreement. Although Premier League clubs such as Newcastle, Chelsea, and Tottenham have shown interest and submitted bids up to £70 million, which were rejected, Guehi appears to prefer a free transfer to a prominent Spanish club in 2026. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be keeping an eye on his development, interested in his potential availability as a non-EU player exempt under the Cotonou Agreement.
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