Liverpool have a 'gentleman's agreement' with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, but the deal faces a nervous wait in January amid interest from European clubs, according to Sky Sports. The England international is entering the final six months of his contract and can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from the start of 2026.
The Reds' preferred route is to agree a fee with Palace to secure Guehi's signature in January rather than risk losing him on a free transfer in the summer. However, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are all monitoring the situation, with the Catalan club seeking a new defender after Andreas Christensen's injury.
Liverpool view a central defender as their top priority for 2026, with Ibrahima Konate set to leave at the end of his contract. Despite the imminent transfer window, manager Arne Slot insisted his focus remains on the upcoming matches against Wolves and other fixtures, ruling out any distraction from the market.
Slot also confirmed that Harvey Elliott will not be recalled from his season-long loan at Aston Villa, despite limited playing time. The 22-year-old is due to join Villa permanently for £30million if he reaches a certain number of appearances.
