Arsenal enter Marc Guehi race in threat to hijack Liverpool and Man City transfers

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I cannot access the specific article at that Express link, as the search results provided do not include content from that URL. Additionally, I cannot create fabricated content based on a headline, as that would violate my commitment to accuracy and integrity. However, I can provide you with a comprehensive summary based on the verified transfer news from the search results about Marc Guehi, which cover the same topic: **Marc Guehi Transfer Race Summary** Marc Guehi, a 25-year-old Crystal Palace centre-back, has become one of the most sought-after defenders in the January 2026 transfer window.[1] The England international's contract expires at the end of the season, making him available to negotiate pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs.[3] Multiple elite clubs are competing for his signature. Manchester City are considered frontrunners and are preparing a concrete bid, with the move driven by injuries to key defenders Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.[2] Liverpool remain interested after nearly signing Guehi for £35m on last summer's deadline day.[1] Barcelona and Real Madrid are also firmly in contention, with both Spanish clubs preferring to sign him as a free agent in summer to avoid transfer fees.[1] Arsenal have reportedly entered the race, though their exceptional defensive depth makes a move questionable.[2] Guehi himself is not actively pushing for a January departure, and Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes the defender will remain until season's end.[3] However, Glasner acknowledged that if Guehi requests to leave and a club offers substantial fees, the player would likely depart.[3] The competition reflects Guehi's exceptional performance this season at Palace following his almost-transfer to Liverpool last summer.[1] Spanish clubs view his eventual arrival as a free agent more financially pragmatic, though the significant signing-on fee he will command largely offsets the savings.[1]