Liverpool transfer pain with Real Madrid 'confident' of landing Reds' No. 1 target

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Real Madrid raided Liverpool for Trent Alexander-Arnold during the summer transfer window, and the Spanish side could now beat the Reds to their top target next yearReal Madrid are said to be confident of signing Marc Guehi over Liverpool despite Bayern Munich joining them and Barcelona in the race for his signature. The reigning Premier League champions tried and failed to sign the Crystal Palace captain on transfer deadline day this summer.Guehi, 25, is now due to become a free agent at the end of this season.

Guehi will be able to sign pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs as soon as January 1, handing an advantage to Liverpool's European rivals.READ MORE: Liverpool in new transfer setback after Marc Guehi meeting as exit 'confirmed' for defenderREAD MORE: Marc Guehi transfer twist as Palace tell Liverpool where they stand – 'Got the choice’The Sun claim that Madrid are under the impression that he favours a move to the Spanish capital, believing the defender wants to play with Jude Bellingham for club and country. The club are said to be convinced they can persuade the central defender to join them over the other options.Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing a central defender during the January transfer window and had plans to approach Guehi in the summer when he'd be a free agent.

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