Transfer battle with Barcelona: Are Bayern plotting a winter coup? | OneFootball

FC Bayern has been linked with a signing of Marc Guehi for some time now. According to recent reports, the 25-year-old could strengthen the Munich team as early as winter.

FC Bayern continues to scout the transfer market, and an English national player is coming into focus. According to information from Football Insider, the Munich team has expressed interest in Marc Guehi. The Crystal Palace center-back is also on the list of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, alongside the German record champions.

The 25-year-old originally wanted to move to Liverpool last summer. However, the deal fell through on deadline day because Palace couldn't find a replacement and therefore didn't let Guehi leave. Now a transfer in winter seems likely.

Palace facing decision – January as key moment

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Guehi's contract expires next summer. For Palace, the winter transfer window would be the last opportunity to collect a transfer fee for the defender. Otherwise, a free transfer departure looms—a scenario the Londoners want to avoid. The current market value is estimated at 45 million euros.

According to the report, Liverpool is currently staying out of the race, having readjusted their transfer plan for the center-back position. The Reds would only be open to talks again in summer 2026 if Guehi doesn't cost a transfer fee. This puts Bayern and Barça in the spotlight. Real also tends to prefer a free transfer deal at the end of the season.

Guehi, who has now established himself as a regular in the English national team, is said to be open to the next step in his career.

For Munich, the defender would be an interesting option. Although Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah are currently set in the center-back position, squad planning is already underway with a view to the coming years, especially considering the uncertain future of Upamecano. The Frenchman also has an expiring contract, a renewal in Munich is currently uncertain.

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