Have Liverpool missed out on chance to sign Guehi?

When his contract expires on June 30th, Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will be free to join a European club in 34 days.

When the winter transfer window opens on January 1, 2026, the 25-year-old has the option of entering a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club.

Liverpool’s summer transfer for a combined £35 million deal for the England defender fell through. The entire transfer saga came to an end when Palace were unable to sign a suitable replacement, as had Oliver Glasner, the manager’s motivation.

With only one year left on his contract, the south London club skipped on a significant fee for the defender, but they still managed to keep their talisman after losing Eberechi Eze to Arsenal a week later.

Liverpool are still eager to rekindle their pursuit, but there aren’t any guarantees that it will happen.

Top clubs in Europe are already showing an interest, and the defender now has other options.

However, Guehi is just one prominent center-back who might have a free transfer next summer.

Ibrahima Konate, a member of Liverpool’s defense, has also been linked with a move to Real Madrid after his contract expires, possibly resuming his career.

Real Madrid’s apparent pursuit was ended, according to reports from Friday morning, with BBC Sport unaware of any real interest.

His erratic future has been frequently cited as a contributing factor to his poor form.

With both of their contracts at the end of the first seven months, Real Madrid could lose defenders Antonio Rudiger, 32, and David Alaba, 33.

Marc Guehi is a player Real Madrid wants to keep in mind and fills a pressing centre-back role.

Although Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao both experienced injury issues, Dean Huijsen has started. After a protracted absence from the field, David Alaba has lost pace and Rudiger is now in his 30s, while Raul Asencio is still persuaded.

Guehi, a seasoned Premier League defender who can challenge you for minutes, is viewed as the kind of stabilizing presence with personality, speed, and a lot of good decisions.

His case complements Madrid’s wider business strategy, which calls for three different types of deals. First, the potential superstar with young talent. Second, the “free” but well-known player where expensive signing bonuses are used to cover transfer costs (such as Guehi next summer).