Royal rivalry: Bellingham courting Bayern target | OneFootball

Many top clubs are looking to strengthen their defense. One name in particular is currently making waves across Europe. A Real Madrid star apparently wants to have a say in where the in-demand center-back’s journey leads.

Marc Guehi will definitely leave Crystal Palace next summer. According to defensacentral.com, Real’s Jude Bellingham is advocating for his compatriot and is internally pushing for the signing of the England international. Guehi is highly rated by several top clubs — including Bayern Munich.

Previously, coach Oliver Glasner confirmed the 25-year-old’s departure from London at a press conference: “Marc has already told us that he will not sign a new contract and will therefore leave next year. We wanted him to stay and offered him a new deal. But he said: ‘No, I want to do something else.’ And that’s normal.”

Interest from across Europe

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Guehi was already considered a transfer candidate in the summer of 2025, but a move to Liverpool fell through at the final hurdle. In addition to the Reds and Real, Barcelona and Inter Milan are also said to be monitoring the situation closely. Bayern, meanwhile, have been tracking the defender for some time, particularly with a view to a potential reshuffle at the back.

According to Sky, Guehi is considered the preferred target of sporting director Max Eberl. His physical presence and strength in duels fit the profile Munich are seeking. The matter could also depend on the future of Dayot Upamecano, whose contract talks have recently proven difficult.

Guehi’s contract in London, like Upamecano’s in Munich, expires next summer. Bayern would thus have the chance to sign the Englishman on a free — albeit amid strong competition. Now, with Bellingham joining the pursuit, even a Royal has entered the race for the defender, which is unlikely to make things any easier for Munich.

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