Liverpool handed new Marc Guehi twist as Real Madrid makes decisive transfer call

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Real Madrid has reportedly withdrawn its interest in Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi ahead of the January transfer window. Both European giants have an advantage as they can negotiate a free summer transfer with Guehi come January.

Spanish publication AS reports that Guehi's wages and potential signing-on fee are too steep for Madrid. (Image: Getty Images) That positions Bayern Munich as Liverpool's chief competitor in the pursuit of Guehi.

The Bavarian powerhouse recognizes it might lose Dayot Upamecano when his deal runs down at the season's conclusion, and has earmarked Guehi as its preferred replacement. Palace supremo Parish has indicated the club would prefer to see him depart without a fee next summer rather than capitalize in January and potentially undermine Glasner's objectives.