New details revealed: Bayern were close to signing Guehi this summer | OneFootball

In the summer of 2025, Marc Guehi was apparently closer to a move to FC Bayern than previously known. Now, previously unknown background details are coming to light.

According to The Athletic, the English international was already one of Munich’s top targets in the last transfer window. Negotiations were reportedly already well advanced. However, the transfer fell through at the last moment—not because of the player or his club Crystal Palace, but due to another deal: the planned sale of Minjae Kim collapsed, which in turn stopped Guehi’s signing.

This puts FC Bayern on the list of clubs that were after Guehi during the last transfer window. According to English media, the 25-year-old was even closer to a move to Liverpool FC. He had already completed his medical there, a farewell video had been produced—and even a “deal sheet” had been submitted to the association. Still, everything fell apart at the last minute. Reportedly, then-coach Oliver Glasner’s resistance was ultimately decisive. According to media reports, he internally threatened to resign if Guehi were sold.

Signs are intensifying again

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Meanwhile, the defender is once again coming into focus for Munich. According to Sport BILD, sporting director Christoph Freund recently inquired with Oliver Glasner about the current situation. Max Eberl had already held talks with the player’s entourage beforehand. Guehi would be available on a free transfer next summer—and is considered internally as the ideal solution for the defense, should anything happen with Minjae or Upamecano.

A move to a top club seems likely in any case. Transfer insider Christian Falk sees Bayern in a “good position.” In addition to Real Madrid, Guehi reportedly remains on Liverpool’s radar. The player himself is said to find the overall sporting package at the Isar particularly attractive.

The 25-year-old brings pace, technical ability, and leadership qualities—attributes that are highly valued at FC Bayern. “At first, it seemed certain that Marc Guehi would move to Liverpool in January, but that’s not the case at the moment, as he has other options—such as Real Madrid or Bayern Munich,” explained Mick Brown, former chief scout of Manchester United, to English media. Hopes in Munich are likely to continue growing in light of such statements.

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