Marc Guehi's stance on next club with Man City ready to rival Liverpool for star
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Manchester City are set to challenge Liverpool in the race to sign Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer, potentially sparking a transfer battle between two of the Premier League's heavyweights for the England defender.
This has paved the way for other clubs to swoop in, as Guehi will be out of contract and available on a free transfer next summer.
This situation has piqued the interest of European giants such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Juventus, all of whom are prepared to make a move for the Palace skipper.
It was evident during the last transfer window that Guehi had his heart set on either joining Liverpool or running down his contract to secure a free transfer next summer.
There's no chance of Guehi making a move in January, as he has reaffirmed his commitment to Palace for this season.
That means he won't be making a decision on his next club for a while just yet.
Guehi's potential for a larger contract is heightened as clubs scramble for his signature, given the rarity of a player of his calibre and age moving on a free transfer.
Chelsea have also been linked with Guehi due to Enzo Maresca's admiration, but it seems unlikely he would return to his former club where he rose through the academy ranks.
However, there is significant interest from overseas.
Real Madrid, known for splashing out on forwards and securing defenders on budget or free deals like Trent Alexander-Arnold, are in the mix.
Barcelona are also keen, and Guehi's Ivorian passport makes him an EU player in Spain, making him an even more appealing prospect for the La Liga titans.
Bayern Munich, having successfully signed Harry Kane, see Guehi as a fantastic deal on a free transfer.
Foreign clubs can engage with Guehi from 1 January and secure a pre-contract agreement, potentially giving them an edge over Premier League teams.