'Hang on, he wants to go to Liverpool' - Real Madrid could face transfer heartache, expert reveals
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Credit: Imago Sun 16 November 2025 11:04, UK Liverpool will have to fight off the likes of Real Madrid to secure one of their top transfer targets.Arne Slot’s side had a busy summer window, bringing in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, among others.However, the Reds have struggled in the early stages of the season as they look to defend their Premier League title.Liverpool lost 3-0 to Manchester City in the last game before the international break, and are now eight points adrift of table-topping Arsenal.Credit: ImagoLiverpool in race for ‘sought-after’ starLiverpool missed out on signing Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window, but remain in the race for the Englishman.However, Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that Real Madrid will challenge Slot’s side for the Crystal Palace captain.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness insisted that the Spanish giants hold a big interest in Guehi and are not out of the running to sign him. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Wyness added that the defender still wants to go to Liverpool, despite rumours the Reds may pull out of a deal.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “From what I understand, he’d like to go to Liverpool.
“I think Liverpool are saying, look, hang on, just moderate your demands and we’ll take you. I don’t think they’re going to pull out.
I think they’re still interested in him, and he’s a quality player even though he’s injured at the moment.”“I don’t think Real Madrid are out of the running by any means, though. I think there’s still big interest there.”Real Madrid eye Liverpool starMeanwhile, Liverpool are expected to turn down any advances from Real Madrid for Dominik Szoboszlai, sources have told Football Insider.Credit: IMAGOXabi Alonso is eager to bolster his midfield and believes the 25-year-old could be the key to more success.However, the Reds are expected to do everything possible to keep hold of the Hungarian international, who has been one of their most impressive players this season.For more Liverpool and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.