Good news for Bayern: Top club pulls out of the Guehi race | OneFootball

Good news for FC Bayern: The competition for Marc Guehi has significantly thinned out. According to a report by the Spanish newspaper AS, Real Madrid has dropped out of the race for the English central defender – reducing the contest to a duel between Bayern and Liverpool.

The 25-year-old from Crystal Palace is only under contract until the summer of 2026 and has already decided not to extend. As a result, he would be available on a free transfer – a scenario that makes him particularly attractive to numerous top clubs.

Real Madrid Bows Out – Guehi’s Camp Demands Too High

According to AS, Real Madrid had long been interested, but the Spanish giants have now withdrawn. The reason is the high financial demands from Guehi’s management. In addition to a generous salary, the English international is said to have requested a substantial signing bonus – a practice that is common with free transfers, but not always acceptable.

The “Los Blancos” are said to have called the deal an “impossible mission,” according to the report.

This leaves only Bayern and Liverpool in the race for the defender. The latter are considered Guehi’s preferred destination, but the Munich club is in a promising position – also because they are looking for long-term reinforcements in central defense.

Bayern Remains Interested – Guehi as a Potential Upamecano Replacement?

At FC Bayern, Guehi has internally been considered for some time as a possible successor to Dayot Upamecano, whose future is uncertain after recent rumors linking him to Real Madrid. According to several media reports, sporting director Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund have been monitoring the English international for months.

The defender is regarded as strong on the ball, strong in tackles, and tactically disciplined – qualities that would fit perfectly into Vincent Kompany’s system.

Although Liverpool is still seen as the favorite, mainly due to Guehi’s personal preference for the Premier League, Bayern is relying on other arguments: Champions League prospects, high chances of winning titles, and a central role in defense.

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