

Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, who is also attracting interest from Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. Liverpool remain the frontrunners after agreeing personal terms with the 25-year-old before the deal collapsed on deadline day when Palace failed to find a replacement. With only 12 months left on his contract, Guéhi could become one of the most sought-after free agents next summer. While a January move appears unlikely, Real Madrid’s growing interest adds intrigue to the situation.
Los Blancos still want Ibrahima Konaté, but with William Saliba extending his Arsenal deal, they are exploring other defensive options. Despite signing Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras this summer, Madrid plan to bring in another defender by 2026, and Guéhi has emerged as a strong candidate.