“Liverpool is his preferred move” – Insider reveals key details on defender as the 2026 transfer battle looms.
Despite their heavy summer investment, Liverpool are expected to strengthen again in 2026. A new right winger is on the agenda to challenge Mohamed Salah, but the priority remains a central defender — with Marc Guehi still viewed as the ideal addition.
Liverpool came close to landing Guehi in the last transfer window, only for Crystal Palace to halt the deal when they couldn’t bring in a replacement. As things stand, the England defender is on track to leave Selhurst Park as a free agent next summer — a scenario that suits Liverpool perfectly.
Real Madrid enter the frame for Guehi
Madrid, however, are also pushing for the 24-year-old, and Keith Wyness has warned (via Football Insider) that Liverpool should be wary, even though Guehi’s preference reportedly leans toward Merseyside.
“From what I’m hearing, he wants Liverpool. But his situation is going to trigger a bidding war. He’ll be highly in demand in January. Liverpool seem to be telling him to ease his contract demands and they’ll get the deal done. They’re not walking away — they still rate him, even with his current injury.
“But Real Madrid certainly haven’t stepped aside. Their interest is still strong.”
Guehi’s future is expected to dominate headlines in the coming months, with several major European clubs circling as he edges toward free agency. Liverpool remain frontrunners, but they may need to act quickly to secure his signature.
