Despite heavy spending in the summer, Liverpool are still expected to bolster Arne Slot’s squad in 2026. A new right winger is on the wishlist to challenge Mohamed Salah, but the priority remains signing a centre-back — with Marc Guehi still viewed as the top target.
Liverpool came close to landing Guehi in the last transfer window, only for Crystal Palace to withdraw late after failing to find a replacement. As a result, the England defender is now set to leave Selhurst Park as a free agent at the end of the season — a scenario that suits Liverpool perfectly.
However, Real Madrid are firmly in the hunt too. Keith Wyness (via Football Insider) believes Liverpool should be wary, even though Guehi is understood to favour a move to Anfield.
“From what I know, he prefers Liverpool. But there will be major competition for him. He’ll be one of the most in-demand players in January. Liverpool are basically saying: calm the demands and we’ll get the deal done. They won’t walk away — they still want him, and he’s top quality even if he’s injured right now.
“Real Madrid are definitely still in the picture. Their interest is real.”
The race for Guehi is expected to intensify in the coming months, with numerous elite European clubs preparing to make a move once he leaves Palace. Liverpool are currently seen as frontrunners, but they’ll need to act quickly if they want to secure his signature.
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