Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi is at the center of this summer’s transfer tornado. Elite European clubs, including Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, are reportedly monitoring his play with great interest. With the January transfer window just around the corner, Guehi is rapidly becoming the must-have commodity. Beginning January 1, 2026, he’ll be able to talk to foreign clubs for even greater allure. Crystal Palace now thinks Liverpool is the only club that could really go after Guehi in January. This is after an unsuccessful transfer of £35 million last summer.
The 23-year-old defender has been the subject of enormous buzz in recent days. He recently pulled out of the England squad due to a foot injury. We’re happy to hear Guehi is recovering so quickly! With those mostly behind him, he’s now expected to be back in action for Crystal Palace’s home match against Wolves this Saturday. His performance in this game, whatever it is, will likely have the biggest influence on how much interest he receives from potential suitors.
Liverpool’s Long-Standing Interest
Liverpool have long held an interest in Guehi ever since their last-minute bid on Deadline Day was unsuccessful. Add to that the recent loss of summer signing Giovanni Leoni to a long-term injury, and Liverpool’s most experienced lineup becomes a guessing game. Along with this, Ibrahima Konate’s long-term future is in question, so Liverpool are looking to add depth to their defense.
Crystal Palace’s management seems to feel they have the edge, even with interest from top European clubs. These clubs would almost certainly wait until next summer and just sign Guehi as a free agent. They’re thus considering every opportunity closely as they look to maneuver through and capitalize on a busy January transfer window. As for the club, they are already looking ahead to Guehi’s likely departure. They’re looking to add depth and quality to the centre-back spot.
Crystal Palace’s Transfer Strategy
If Guehi were to depart, Crystal Palace has already moved to improve their defensive depth. The arrival from Toulouse this summer of Academy product Jaydee Canvot has provided much-needed depth to the squad. The club comes to appreciate Guehi’s full contributions. They understand that they need to improve their own defense as well — apart from what he chooses to do in potentially transferring.
He’s not the only player making waves at Crystal Palace. Daniel Munoz, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton are generating interest from European clubs. Perhaps most telling was Manchester United’s strong interest in Wharton — a testament to how competitive today’s transfer market can be.
The Broader Market Dynamics
With the January transfer window on the horizon, the state of play is still very much in flux. Whether acquiring recognized stars or rising stars, clubs are busy evaluating their needs and targeted acquisitions against financial reality. For Crystal Palace, managing to keep hold of Guehi while being seen as future-proofing their plans by preparing for his exit is a home run.
Important as watching Guehi’s development under Vieira is, it is imperative that Crystal Palace stay one step ahead of their own recruitment game. The club’s management is keen on ensuring they are not caught off-guard should their key players receive lucrative offers elsewhere.
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