Real Madrid have paved the way for Liverpool to complete the signing of a \u2018world-class\u2019 centre-back, while the Reds are among the contenders to snap up Rodrygo in 2026 and it\u2019s game over for a veteran star at Anfield.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s no secret Liverpool<\/a> still have money to spend despite splashing out well in excess of \u00a3400m on new recruits last summer. Centre-backs and wingers are on the agenda, with Liverpool hoping to nail down the signing of Marc Guehi<\/a> at the second time of asking.<\/p>\n And according to the latest from our own sources at TEAMtalk as well as from The Athletic, Guehi to Liverpool is falling into place.<\/p>\n Marc Guehi to Liverpool latest<\/p>\n Per The Athletic, one of Guehi\u2019s sexiest suitors, Real Madrid, have pulled out of the running to sign Guehi in 2026.<\/p>\n The England international, 25, is out of contract at Crystal Palace next summer and won\u2019t pen fresh terms. An exit is assured, though whether it comes in January or the summer is still to be clarified.<\/p>\n Liverpool are understood to be frontrunners for Guehi<\/a> after coming within an eyelash of sealing the deal on deadline day in last summer\u2019s window.<\/p>\n The removal of Real Madrid from the equation will only serve to increase the chances of Guehi winding up at Anfield, and TEAMtalk has been informed the Reds have held a fresh round of talks with the defender\u2019s camp.<\/p>\n Our insider, Fraser Fletcher, also revealed Liverpool don\u2019t want to wait until Guehi becomes a free agent. Arne Slot\u2019s side are ready to table a bid in the \u00a325m-\u00a330m range in January, which is a substantial sum given Guehi will be six months away from being available for free.<\/p>\n Crucially, Guehi \u2013 previously described as \u2018world-class\u2019 by England teammate, Ezri Konsa \u2013 is understood to be open to joining Liverpool mid-season.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Liverpool thunder towards \u2018world-class\u2019 signing as bid prepped and Real Madrid cool interest<\/a><\/p>\n Rodrygo leaving Real Madrid in 2026?<\/p>\n Regarding wingers, Liverpool are growing increasingly fearful their top target, Antoine Semenyo, will join Manchester City instead<\/a>.<\/p>\n As such, Real Madrid\u2019s Rodrygo<\/a> is re-emerging on Liverpool\u2019s radar, with the Brazilian unhappy with his lack of opportunities under new boss Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk asked transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, for an update on the situation and the journalist confirmed Rodrygo\u2019s camp are actively pushing for a move in 2026. Liverpool are asking to be kept informed, but aren\u2019t the only ones.<\/p>\n Bailey explained: \u201cReal Madrid are insisting that Rodrygo is still a part of their plans, but they acknowledge that going into a World Cup year it is not easy for him.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was persuaded to stay in the summer by the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, and although Xabi Alonso rates him, he is behind Arda Guler in the pecking order.<\/p>\n \u201cI am told that Real want to keep him until the summer, at that point we will see the likely return of Nico Paz which will only hasten his exit.<\/p>\n \u201cIntermediaries are working hard on finding options for him \u2013 this has entailed once again opening lines of communication with Arsenal \u2013 who pushed hardest in the summer \u2013 Liverpool, as we know, but also Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n \u201cThese are the clubs Rodrygo would consider joining, it is not the clubs approaching them.<\/p>\n \u201cAs it stands, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are all keeping abreast of the situation \u2013 they want to know.\u201d<\/p>\n