Another top signing? Bayern ready to throw everything at landing him | OneFootball

FC Bayern is already looking ahead to the upcoming summer transfer window. The focus is on Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace, a center-back who is also highly sought after internationally.

The German record champions were able to present four new signings last summer. However, plans for 2026 are already in full swing. The central defense, in particular, could become a topic again, as the future of Dayot Upamecano remains uncertain. Although the Frenchman's contract runs until 2026, talks about an extension are dragging on.

According to information from BILD, Bayern seriously intends to pursue Marc Guéhi next summer. The 25-year-old is the captain of Crystal Palace and is considered one of the best defenders in the Premier League. According to the report, the record champions want to "put everything on the line" to bring Guéhi to Säbener Straße. However, the prerequisite is that a center-back leaves the club beforehand – Min-Jae Kim is mentioned as a possible candidate in this context.

Competition from Real and Liverpool

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The transfer is unlikely to be a walk in the park for Bayern. Several international heavyweights have already set their sights on Guéhi. Real Madrid is said to have the Englishman on their list, as is Liverpool FC. Both clubs are closely monitoring the development of the Palace star.

On the deadline day of last summer, Guéhi was already on the verge of a move – for a transfer fee of around 50 million euros. However, the deal fell through at the last minute.

The situations of Upamecano and Guéhi are closely linked. If FC Bayern fails to secure the Frenchman long-term, Guéhi could be intended as a direct replacement. The problem: Real Madrid and Liverpool have also expressed interest in Upamecano. This could lead to a double bidding war for two of Europe's most sought-after center-backs.

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