Marc Guehi Seeks Real Madrid Move After Liverpool Deal Collapse

Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace defender, has expressed a preference to join Real Madrid after his summer transfer to Liverpool collapsed due to Palace failing to secure a replacement. Despite Liverpool's intention to renew their pursuit in January 2026, Guehi is reportedly excited about playing for the Spanish giants, making Real Madrid his top choice. This situation presents a setback for Liverpool, who need defensive reinforcements given their aging and injury-prone defenders. Meanwhile, Barcelona is monitoring Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, while Liverpool and Manchester United are both interested in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Manchester United also aims to sign Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, although Madrid considers him not for sale, and Bayern Munich along with Manchester United are eyeing Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong whose contract is set to expire next summer. Financial constraints in La Liga are impacting potential permanent deals such as Marcus Rashford's transfer to Barcelona, despite his current loan there.