Liverpool to miss out on Marc Guehi again?! FIVE clubs looking to take advantage of Crystal Palace captain's collapsed Reds move

Palace chairman Steve Parish pulled the plug, unwilling to sanction the move without securing sufficient reinforcements for manager Oliver Glasner. The U-turn left Liverpool stunned, turning what could have been a perfect transfer window into one with a lingering sting.

Guehi’s contract at Selhurst Park runs out next summer, and with no appetite to pen fresh terms, the collapse has opened the floodgates for Europe’s elite. Foreign suitors can begin talks from January 1, placing Premier League rivals at a disadvantage in the race to secure his services. As a free transfer, Guehi would not only command a bigger salary package but also a sizeable signing bonus, making him an irresistible prospect for the continent’s top sides.

According to The Mirror,German champions Bayern Munich are the latest powerhouse to throw their hat into the ring, keen to strengthen their defensive ranks with Guehi’s commanding presence. Meanwhile, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring closely, each eager to snap up the England international on a free next summer. Italian heavyweights Inter Milan and Juventus are also hovering, ready to exploit the situation and tempt Guehi with a Serie A adventure. With five of Europe’s biggest names in the hunt, Liverpool’s hopes of an uncontested return for the defender appear slim.

Guehi himself had reportedly made his position crystal clear: he was open to joining Liverpool immediately, but if the move did not happen, he would see out his contract and leave for free. That stance has all but ruled out fresh negotiations over a new Palace deal, leaving the south London club facing the prospect of losing their captain without a fee. For Guehi, the collapsed move is simply a delay in his career trajectory rather than a derailment. He is aware of the financial rewards and broader options available as a free agent, but Liverpool remain firmly in his thinking.

Despite the chaos of deadline day, Guehi has been all smiles while on duty with England at St George’s Park, laughing with teammates and training hard ahead of the Three Lions’ clash with Andorra on Saturday.