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REAL MADRID EYES MARC GUEHI TALENT AS LIVERPOOL'S KONATE STAYS DISTANT

Liverpool face a major transfer battle with Real Madrid & Bayern Munich for top centre-backs like Marc Guehi. With key defenders' contracts expiring in 2026, the race for free-agent signings is heating up.

Real Madrid Eyes Marc Guehi Talent as Liverpool's Konate Stays Distant
Real Chooses! Guehi or Konate?

In 2026, Liverpool will compete with Real Madrid for prominent centre-backs in the transfer market. Arne Slot's team is eager to sign a central defender in the upcoming windows but encounters strong competition, particularly from Real and Bayern Munich, who are serious contenders for top-tier players.

On transfer deadline day, Liverpool could not complete a £35 million deal for Marc Guehi and has lost their recent signing, Giovanni Leon, due to an ACL injury. They are now left with limited options in the centre of their defence, with only Joe Gomez available to support Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

Slot has stated that he will not chase Guehi in the January transfer window, and it is thought that Crystal Palace prefers to lose their captain for free in the summer rather than receive a fee mid-season. Consequently, foreign clubs can negotiate pre-contract arrangements with players like Guehi in January, leaving Liverpool susceptible to offers from other teams.

Like Konate and various other centre-backs, including Bayern's Dayot Upemecano and Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, Guehi's contract with Palace is set to expire on June 30. Reports suggest that Real Madrid is focusing on securing free agents as they are not looking to pay for a new centre-back, resulting in a crowded market, as noted by The Times.

This situation largely stems from their £50 million investment in Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth last summer, coupled with the anticipated addition of 18-year-old Joan Martínez. The Spanish giants hope he can achieve success comparable to Raul Asensio, but they are still seeking a high-profile free agent.

Palace recognises that Guehi will leave the club for free in the summer since he will not renew his contract. Despite earlier speculation that Real may struggle financially to sign him, he is in a favourable position and has the opportunity to choose from top European clubs.

According to AS, Guehi's salary and signing-on fee may be too steep for Real, yet his status as an England international and a successful player in the Premier League could influence the decision. Additionally, the presence of Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold already in Madrid may serve as an advantage.

Bayern has shown interest in Guehi as well. While director of sport Max Eberl met with his representatives in Munich, sporting director Christoph Freund discussed the defender with Palace manager Oliver Glasner.

Another potential target is Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund. The German international has emerged as a likely alternative to Guehi for Liverpool and is hesitant to extend his contract with Dortmund.

CRISIS DEEPENS: ROB EDWARDS' WOLVES SUFFER SOUL-CRUSHING LOSS WHILE CRYSTAL PALACE GO FOURTH

Rob Edwards' debut as Wolves manager ended in a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The loss marks Wolves' 10th of the season, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

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Wolves Cement New Low

The anticipated boost from a new manager didn't occur for Wolves, as Rob Edwards' initial match concluded with a 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Following a disheartening 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton has now faced its 10th defeat of the season.

After hiring Rob Edwards from Middlesbrough, the home team had hopes for a fresh start under a new manager, but the harsh truth of the situation was exposed during his opening game, as Wolves only managed to get one shot on target.

Conversely, Palace extended their streak without a loss to five games across all competitions, propelled by goals from Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino, pushing the Eagles up to fourth place in the Premier League table.

Oliver Glasner and his team have now amassed 20 points this season and are presently only six points behind Arsenal, who are at the top of the league.

Instead of just trying to stay in the league, Wolves are now aiming to avoid the unwanted title of the worst team ever in Premier League history.

Edwards traded a promotion chase with Middlesbrough for what is likely the most challenging job in the highest level of English football, and the 42-year-old is now completely aware of the magnitude of his predicament.

Wolves have become only the eighth team in Premier League history to not win any of their first 12 games of the season, leaving their chances of survival looking extremely grim.

Having accumulated only two points this season, it is becoming obvious that the current group of players at Molineux are not capable enough, which was something many foresaw after several significant players left last summer.

As Wolves are already contemplating their future in the Championship, Crystal Palace are seemingly launching an unexpected campaign to qualify for the Champions League.

Glasner's team went through a tough period in October, losing three of their four matches across all competitions, but the Eagles seem to have regained their top form and are currently unbeaten in five games.

DYCHE LETS FOREST PLAYERS SOAK UP INCREDIBLE ANFIELD VICTORY

Nottingham Forest secure a historic 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield under Sean Dyche. Goals from Murillo, Savona, and Gibbs-White seal back-to-back wins, lifting Forest out of the relegation zone.

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Dyche Hails Tactical Masterclass in Forest's Huge Win

Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche's guidance, is gradually advancing, and without a doubt, securing this win against Liverpool was a monumental achievement.

After a promising beginning, the Reds had to endure a challenging period in the first half. Nevertheless, they deserved their victory at Anfield, with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona, and Morgan Gibbs-White clinching a decisive 3-0 win.

Ahead of the journey to Merseyside, Dyche mentioned progressing incrementally during his pre-match press briefing. He was definitely measured regarding his team's 3-1 victory against Leeds United before the international break.

He stated, "This is a developmental journey, made up of small steps. You cannot immediately instil everything into a group; it requires time to reshape the culture and atmosphere and subsequently implement it."

That outcome before the two-week break marked Forest's initial Premier League victory with Dyche in charge. Now they have consecutive victories and a notable triumph, having defeated the current champions.

Additionally, they have moved out of the relegation area, offering a significant morale lift. The Reds can leverage this to build further progress.

As the final whistle approached, the visiting supporters were in high spirits, and there was an explosion of cheers when it eventually sounded.

Dyche typically goes down the tunnel swiftly after matches, but even he appeared to remain on the field slightly longer on this occasion. It seemed his players were undoubtedly eager to enjoy the moment for as long as possible.

Before departing, Gibbs-White showed his appreciation to the travelling fans. It was a moment to remember. The away fans clearly enjoyed teasing Arne Slot again, celebrating their team’s consecutive league victories at Anfield for the first time since 1963.

Although it's just one result, it could catalyze Forest. Dyche might consider it another incremental step toward recovery, but it is a very steady one.

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