Top tier journalist says Liverpool transfer target “an ideal option” for Bayern Munich
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Marc Guehi's potential transfer saga involves a competition between Liverpool and Bayern Munich after a failed summer move. Liverpool agreed personal terms with Guehi and came close to finalizing a £35 million deal with Crystal Palace before the transfer collapsed due to Palace's reluctance to sell without securing an adequate replacement, as a late deal for Brighton's Igor Julio fell through.
Guehi had even undergone a medical with Liverpool, and a five-year contract had been lined up, but Crystal Palace's last-minute decision stopped the transfer from going through. The club's manager, Oliver Glasner, played a key part in retaining Guehi for the time being due to defensive needs.
While Liverpool remain the frontrunners to sign Guehi, the defender is now attracting increased interest from other major clubs, notably Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, who could complicate the situation come the January transfer window. Bayern view Guehi as a long-term target and may try to hijack Liverpool's pursuit, as they have a certain advantage Liverpool reportedly lacks.
Guehi is expected to move on from Crystal Palace eventually since he is unlikely to renew his contract, and the Reds could return for him in January. However, this time the pathway may be more complicated due to the rivalry and external interest. The competition for his signature signals that the defender's transfer is shaping into one of the notable winter window stories.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have undergone a busy summer transfer window, already signing multiple players to strengthen various positions ahead of their Premier League title defense, but their defensive setup still seems to need reinforcement, as hinted by their narrow opening win against Bournemouth.
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