Marc Guéhi Transfer from Crystal Palace to Real Madrid
According to sources from Real Madrid, the club is monitoring Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Guehi's contract is set to expire next year, and he is considered a younger and more financially accessible option than Marquinhos.
According to Team Talk, it is understood that Barcelona are rivalling Liverpool, Madrid and Bayern for Marc Guehi. Guehi has announced that he will be leaving Crystal Palace when his contract expires at the end of the season. Madrid have added him to their shortlist, which also includes Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate and Dayot Upamecano.
Liverpool is in a less favorable position compared to suitors from other countries like Real Madrid and Barcelona, as both clubs can formally speak with Marc Guéhi from January. Bayern are considered serious contenders for Guéhi, alongside Liverpool and Real Madrid. The England international has been identified as a top target for Bayern if they need to sign a new defender. However, recent reports have claimed that Guéhi is now considered the top target at the Santiago Bernabéu.
According to Spanish outlet Real Madrid Confidencial, Real Madrid are preparing a January move for Marc Guehi and are ready to offer around £30 million. The report states the defender will be available for free at the end of the season. Real Madrid see an opportunity to sign a long-term defensive asset at a reduced fee before competition intensifies. Real Madrid are keen to strengthen their defense amid ongoing concerns over injuries and squad depth. Any deal will depend on whether Palace’s valuation is met and if Guehi is open to a mid-season move.
Andy Brassell questioned why a club would compete intensely with Arsenal for Marc Guehi, Dayot Upamecano, and Ibrahima Konate. Guehi, Konate, and Upamecano are all out of contract at the end of the season. Real Madrid intend to sign one and potentially two new centre-backs in 2026.
A Sky Sports reporter has stated that Real Madrid is one of three clubs currently in a more advantageous position than Liverpool for Guehi. Foreign clubs can begin talks with Guehi from January onwards to secure a pre-contract agreement, while clubs in the same country are not able to do so.
According to Goal.com, Marc Guehi is expected to depart from Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Marc Guehi will not sign a new contract and will leave Selhurst Park next year. The player's contract expires on June 30, 2026, at which point he can leave the Eagles on a free transfer. It is reported that Real Madrid are pursuing him.
According to Sky Sports reporter Karveh Solhekol, Real Madrid are interested in signing Marc Guehi and have an advantage because they can sign a pre-contract agreement with him in January. Solhekol said he was very confident that Guehi would be playing for Real Madrid next summer. The reporter also stated that the belief among people at other Premier League clubs is that Real Madrid are interested in signing him and will have the advantage.
According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Marc Guehi has little intention of signing a new Crystal Palace contract, and while a January deal could be possible, it is more likely he will leave on a free transfer next summer. It is almost inevitable that he will leave Palace on a free transfer next summer.
According to Graeme Bailey of TBR Football, Real Madrid are reportedly among as many as ten clubs now interested in signing Marc Guehi when he comes to the end of his Palace contract.
According to Fichajes, Real Madrid would prefer to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace instead of Ibrahima Konate. The report states that Guehi will be a free agent in the summer and is an attractive option for the Spanish outfit.
Sources have told TEAMtalk that Madrid have taken an interest in Marc Guehi as he will become a free agent next summer. However, Marca reports that Guehi is not the number one centre-back target for Los Blancos. There has been speculation that Guehi is waiting to see if Real Madrid approach him before deciding on his next club.
Transfermarkt reports that Real Madrid are interested in strengthening their defence by targeting centre-backs in the free agent market. The club has three centre-backs on their shortlist as they look to capitalise on this market. Marc Guéhi's contract expires in 2026, and Madrid will refresh their defensive options, with Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba's deals also ending in 2026.
Team Talk reports that Real Madrid are interested in signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The defender has impressed with his performances in the Premier League, and the club is looking to bolster their defense, seeing Guehi as a promising addition to their squad. Negotiations are rumored to be in the early stages.
Marca reports that Marc Guéhi was a failed signing for Liverpool at the end of the last summer market due to bureaucratic reasons. His contract with Crystal Palace ends in eight months. Since then, his name has been linked to Real Madrid, but Real Madrid's main focus is on Konaté.
Marc Guehi has said that ongoing transfer links with Real Madrid do not matter to him as long as he continues to play well.
Sky Sports suggests Real Madrid could look to sign Guehi at the season’s end when the player 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 there is competition, with Liverpool and Barcelona being seriously involved and Real Madrid also in the race. Fabrizio Romano stated that he is receiving questions on Bayern, Barcelona, and Real Madrid and that there are several top clubs interested. Alan Pardew stated that he thinks Munich are in the box seat and that this is similar to Real Madrid.
Alan Pardew said on Sky Sports that an international move will be an option for Marc Guehi because of a January clause where a club can sign him, and that Real Madrid are looking for influence, change and value in their signings.
According to Sky Sports News, Crystal Palace are ready to listen to offers for centre back Marc Guehi in the January transfer window, with Real Madrid in the strongest position to secure his signature. The report states that the Eagles are prepared to entertain "serious offers" for Guehi as soon as January. Real Madrid are expected to try and land Guehi’s signature in January and will have several months to try and strike a deal before Liverpool are legally permitted to enter the race.
Mundo Deportivo reports on the heightened interest in Marc Guéhi from top European clubs. Bayern has accelerated contact upon learning that FC Barcelona and Liverpool are seriously interested in acquiring the services of Marc Guéhi, with Real Madrid also on the lookout.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Germany claims Real Madrid are circling around 25-year-old Marc Guéhi of Crystal Palace. Real Madrid could want to sign a center back for the 2026–27 season.
The Sun reports that Real Madrid are admirers of Marc Guehi and the club is believed to be his preferred destination if he were to leave England. This deal is made more attractive by a rule regarding player registration for Spanish clubs. Guehi was born in the Ivory Coast and holds an Ivorian passport, which would allow him to sign for Madrid as a Spanish national through the Cotonou agreement, enabling him to not take up a non-EU player registration spot.
Goal.com reports that Marc Guehi has been told he could join Real Madrid, as the Crystal Palace captain prepares to discuss a free transfer away from Selhurst Park.
According to Team Talk, Arne Slot’s side remain frontrunners for Guehi, despite interest from 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.
Liverpool were expected to move again for Guehi during January following a serious injury to young Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni, but it appears they have changed their minds amid potential competition from Real Madrid, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Real Madrid are weighing up January bids for Marc Guehi. Sources close to the player suggest he is open to testing himself in La Liga. Guehi has instructed his representatives to keep communication lines open with Real Madrid in particular.
Marc Guéhi blames Liverpool for the collapse of his summer move to Anfield and is now determined to join Real Madrid instead, according to Football Insider.
According to SPORT, Marc Guehi has offered himself as a free transfer option to Real Madrid in January. The Mirror suggested that Real have become his number one choice for a move next year, and Guehi has asked his agent to negotiate a transfer to The Bernabeu.
According to Goal.com, Marc Guehi is reportedly 'likely' to leave Crystal Palace in January amid transfer interest from Real Madrid. The report states Madrid are hoping to sign him on a free transfer next summer, but the Eagles may try to get a fee for him in early 2026.
Team Talk reports on Real Madrid's interest in a potential bargain deal for Guehi if he becomes a free agent in 2026. Guehi's contract is set to expire in the summer of 2026.
According to the English newspaper Mirror, Real Madrid is looking for a central defender due to possible departures of Alaba and Rüdiger.
According to The Mirror, Real Madrid are poised to enter negotiations and the Bernabeu is Marc Guehi's number one choice. He is said to be excited about the prospect of playing for the Spanish giants. Fraser Fletcher has said that La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly eyeing Guehi for a January move.
According to the Mirror, Marc Guéhi has informed his agents that he wants to join Real Madrid instead of Liverpool. He was previously informed that Real Madrid may soon begin negotiations with the England international.
Real Madrid are interested in signing Marc Guehi. Palace could be open to selling for €20 million in January. Other interested clubs are Chelsea, Liverpool, and Barcelona.
Real Madrid have recently shown interest in signing Marc Guehi, viewing him as a bargain due to his contract expiring at the end of the season. Liverpool sources have dismissed Madrid's interest as 'noise.' Madrid's interest emerged after Guehi's failed Liverpool transfer.
Marc Guehi has warned Liverpool that if they do not guarantee him a starting spot, his preference would be to join Real Madrid. Guehi would be open to wearing white and landing at the Santiago Bernabeu. He will be a free agent able to talk terms with clubs from 1 January. Real Madrid are strongly considering Guehi as an alternative to Konate. Source: Fichajes.
Real Madrid could look to negotiate a pre-contract agreement in January, allowing them to sign Guehi on a free transfer once his Palace deal expires.
Real Madrid have made a 'massive move' to beat Liverpool to Guehi's signing, according to a reliable source. They are considered one of the favourites to sign him, and are joined by Barcelona and another unnamed big club in the race for the player.
Team Talk reports on the interest Real Madrid has in signing Marc Guehi. Marc Guehi has emerged as a target for Real Madrid, with reports claiming that Los Blancos could make a move to sign him on a pre-contract in January before securing his services on a free transfer next summer. A move to Liverpool collapsed in the 11th hour, but Liverpool are still in the conversation for a deal in 2026.
The Sun reports on the potential transfer of Marc Guehi to Real Madrid. From January, Marc Guehi will be able to reach a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs. Real Madrid is interested in signing him.
90min reports on Real Madrid's interest in Crystal Palace center back Marc Guéhi as a surprise defensive target. Crystal Palace center back Marc Guéhi is a surprise defensive target for Real Madrid. He is also a leading target for Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle.
Real Madrid are plotting a free agent signing in 2026 and have shortlisted Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté, Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi, according to Real Madrid Confidencial.
Team Talk reports on Marc Guehi's potential future move to either Barcelona or Real Madrid as a free agent after his contract expires in 2026. 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.
The Sun reports on Marc Guehi's potential dream move to Real Madrid as he prepares to run down his contract. Marc Guehi is ready to run down his contract to land a dream move to Real Madrid. Crystal Palace's captain has a year left on his deal, and the club is resigned to losing him. He has recently renewed his Ivorian passport, making him more attractive to LaLiga clubs due to the Cotonou Agreement.
Marc Guehi is one of the standout players for England in the Euro Cup. He seems set to leave Crystal Palace this summer, with his price around 50 million euros. Real Madrid is interested in him if their move for Yoro fails.
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