Bayern Munich are planning a major move to snatch Marc Guehi out from Liverpool\u2019s clutches, and sources close to both the Crystal Palace star and the Reds believe they know what the final outcome will be.<\/p>\n
As the January transfer window approaches, Crystal Palace<\/a> captain Guehi<\/a> finds himself at the centre of one of Europe\u2019s most intriguing Bosman battles.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old England defender, whose contract expires in summer 2026, has attracted intense interest from Bayern Munich<\/a>, who are preparing a major offensive with lucrative terms on offer.<\/p>\n Bayern sporting director Max Eberl has already held talks with Guehi\u2019s representatives and plans a personal meeting or call from January 1, when the player can sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs.<\/p>\n Eberl, a long-time admirer of Guehi\u2019s composure, progressive passing and leadership, sees him as a key addition to bolster the defence alongside Dayot Upamecano, whose extension looks increasingly likely.<\/p>\n Despite Bayern\u2019s aggressive push \u2013 including offered wages exceeding \u20ac10m annually and influence from England teammate Harry Kane \u2013 Liverpool<\/a> remain quietly confident they will be the ones to win the race.<\/p>\n Guehi had personal terms agreed and a medical completed during a dramatic deadline-day collapse of a \u00a335m move last summer.<\/p>\n Sources close to the player insist Anfield is still his preferred destination, viewing it as a long-held ambition despite the club\u2019s current struggles.<\/p>\n The situation poses a dilemma for Arne Slot\u2019s side: as a Premier League rival, they cannot negotiate a pre-contract agreement and must either bid \u00a315-20m in January, or run the gauntlet and wait until the summer, at which point Guehi may already have agreed terms elsewhere.<\/p>\n Palace, resigned to his departure, would prefer mid-season cash to fund a replacement, which does bode well for Liverpool given they are prepared to make an offer next month.<\/p>\n Real Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring closely. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, view Guehi as a priority for their high-line system and have made recent contacts aiming for a January pre-contract hijack<\/a>.<\/p>\n Madrid\u2019s interest has cooled slightly due to wage demands but could reignite following injuries. Eder Militao \u2013 Real\u2019s best defender right now \u2013 has been ruled out for around four months with a hamstring tear.<\/p>\n Guehi\u2019s form remains impeccable \u2013 a rock for Palace and England with elite metrics in clearances and tackles.<\/p>\n As January 1 looms, his decision could redefine defences across Europe. Liverpool\u2019s emotional edge clashes with Bayern\u2019s proactive charm and Barcelona\u2019s opportunism in a saga set for fireworks.<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news \u2013 Salah \/ Semenyo \/ Alisson<\/p>\n In other news, a\u00a0trusted source has finally spilled the beans on the exact motives of Mohamed Salah\u2019s incendiary comments over his Liverpool situation<\/a>, as a protracted move to Saudi Arabia edges closer after a hush-hush meeting with a former teammate.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, CaughtOffside state Liverpool have leapt into action<\/a> for the signing of Bournemouth\u2019s Antoine Semenyo amid claims Manchester City have agreed terms with the winger.<\/p>\n