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 \u2014 with Marc Guehi still viewed as the ideal addition.<\/p>\n
Liverpool came close to landing Guehi in the last transfer window, only for Crystal Palace to halt the deal when they couldn\u2019t bring in a replacement. As things stand, the England defender is on track to leave Selhurst Park as a free agent next summer \u2014 a scenario that suits Liverpool perfectly.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid enter the frame for Guehi<\/p>\n
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\u2019s preference reportedly leans toward Merseyside.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom what I\u2019m hearing, he wants Liverpool. But his situation is going to trigger a bidding war. He\u2019ll be highly in demand in January. Liverpool seem to be telling him to ease his contract demands and they\u2019ll get the deal done. They\u2019re not walking away \u2014 they still rate him, even with his current injury.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut Real Madrid certainly haven\u2019t stepped aside. Their interest is still strong.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guehi\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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