Real Madrid make decision on Marc Guehi pursuit

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Real Madrid has reportedly made a strategic decision to prioritize pursuing Marc Guéhi over Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté as a defensive target, according to recent reports. The Spanish giants are showing increased interest in the Crystal Palace defender, who has become one of the most consistent centre-backs in the Premier League.

Guéhi, whose current contract at Crystal Palace expires in 2026, is attracting significant attention from Europe’s elite clubs, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and now Real Madrid, all vying for his signature as a free agent. Despite Liverpool's ongoing efforts to finalize his transfer—particularly after losing defensive cover due to injuries—Guéhi's decision is not yet settled as he awaits potential offers or moves from Real Madrid, which could heavily influence his choice.

Notably, Guéhi recently stated that the transfer rumors linking him to Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich "don't matter" to him as long as he maintains good performance on the pitch. His professionalism stands out compared to other high-profile transfer sagas where players have actively pushed for moves.

The transfer dynamics around Guéhi underline the growing value of free transfers in the current market, especially for clubs like Real Madrid that look to strengthen their squad with high-quality players at no transfer fee. If no contract extension is agreed upon at Crystal Palace by the January window, Guéhi may be able to negotiate pre-contract agreements with European clubs, which adds urgency to all interested parties' pursuits.

In summary, Real Madrid’s recalibration toward Guéhi signals a clear intent to rival Liverpool and other top clubs for the defender, whose future remains a major point of interest going into 2026.