Premier League defender willing to prioritise Real Madrid move as initial contacts made | OneFootball

A sudden sense of uncertainty has taken over the scene in Real Madrid’s pursuit of a new centre-back for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Los Blancos’ plan initially appeared set, for they identified several players on the final years of their contracts to target and sign as a free agent come June.

In recent weeks, however, word has spread that the men in white have discarded several of the free agent options they had on their table in Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate.

The situation with Marc Guehi, moreover, was also said to be uncertain.

Update on Guehi

As relayed by AS in their latest report, Guehi has indeed taken over as one of Real Madrid’s main options to reinforce the defence next summer. The club have not only registered interest but also let his entourage know about the same.

Guehi is a man in demand. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Should Real Madrid finalise Guehi and zero down on him as their target, they will contact his environment again, but until then they will continue to monitor the situations of other potential targets as well.

In the initial conversation with Guehi’s entourage, Real Madrid confirmed that the player has no agreement in place with Liverpool despite the rumours circulating.

The Merseyside club are indeed still interested in his signing after the last-minute collapse of the transfer last summer.

But the Crystal Palace star will give Real Madrid full priority should they register their interest. After all, it is his dream to play for the club.

With the player’s contract running down in June, Real Madrid can officially begin negotiating a transfer as of January 1st and it remains to be seen how swiftly they approach him. After all, a lot will depend on how the rest of the season progresses.