BAYERN'S BOLD MOVE: EBERL PLANS JANUARY TALKS TO SNATCH MARC GUEHI FREE AGENT
Marc Guehi is set to be a 2026 free agent after refusing a new Palace deal. Bayern Munich is pushing hard, with director Max Eberl set for direct talks on January 1.
Sky Sports is all over Marc Guehi's future, and things are getting clearer. The Crystal Palace captain is one of the Premier League's most solid defenders. It looks like he'll be a hot free agent in the summer of 2026. Word is that sporting director Max Eberl already met with the player’s agent and is planning more talks. This shows how serious Bayern Munich is about him as a long-term option.
Dayot Upamecano's contract is up in the air, so Bayern is getting ready, and Guehi is high on their list. Sky Sports says Eberl will have new talks on January 1, this time with the Englishman himself, a big step in chasing him.
Contract Trouble Creates Big Chance
Guehi isn't signing a new deal with Crystal Palace. His contract ends in 2026, which has given Europe's top teams a rare chance. Liverpool, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are all watching. But Bayern is moving the fastest.
He's been consistent, mature, and a leader, making him important at Palace, even though he's said he's leaving. Sky Sports mentioned he continues to give his all for the Eagles, like when he scored the winning goal in the 2-1 derby win at Fulham.
Guehi's Growth Under Oliver Glasner
Under Oliver Glasner, Guehi has gone from a good defender to a real Premier League star. He's great at spotting danger early, staying calm under pressure, and leading the defence. This has been key to Palace's quick improvement this season.
Guehi's story, from Chelsea academy player to Palace icon, is already amazing. He signed for about 23.3 million euros in 2021 and has played 146 games since then, with eight goals and seven assists. He's also played for England 26 times, and that number will certainly go up.
Someone close to the talks said Guehi wants to know what's happening early in the year. Bayern is being respectful and has big plans, which he likes. This fits with his reputation as someone who values stability and planning for the future.
Big Battle for a Premier League Leader
The fight to get Guehi is becoming a major story this window. Bayern is making a strong push, but Liverpool and other big teams are also interested, keeping things interesting.
Sky Sports' reporting asks a good question: Who will win the race in Guehi poker, as they call it? He can start talking to teams in January, so the big moves are about to happen.
KOMPANY’S SQUAD MOVES 15 POINTS CLEAR OF DORTMUND WITH FOUR ROUNDS REMAINING
Vincent Kompany wins the league in his first season! Harry Kane scores as Bayern dominate Stuttgart for the title.
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Bayern Munich overturned an early deficit to secure a 4-2 victory against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
This win marked Bayern’s 35th Bundesliga title, adding another chapter to what has been a remarkable season for them.
Under Vincent Kompany, they started strong with a 6-0 win over RB Leipzig on the opening day and managed to keep that momentum, setting new records along the way.
Just days after a crucial victory over Real Madrid that booked their spot in the Champions League semi-finals, Bayern needed only a point to clinch the league crown, especially after Borussia Dortmund’s loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday.
With the title wrapped up, Kompany can now turn his full attention towards the Champions League and prepare thoroughly for the upcoming two-legged tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
This season, Bayern shattered Bundesliga records by scoring 109 goals and maintaining a near-flawless campaign, losing only once so far.
Stuttgart, aiming for European qualification, put up a fight early on, with Chris Fuhrich curling a brilliant goal in the 21st minute that threatened to spoil Bayern's party.
But Bayern quickly responded. Raphael Guerreiro scored from close range after Jamal Musiala delivered a precise cross, shifting the momentum back.
Not long after, Bayern extended its lead again. Guerreiro intercepted a pass and set up Luis Diaz, who then found Nicolas Jackson with plenty of space. The Chelsea loanee calmly finished to make it 2-1.
Before halftime, Alphonso Davies added a third, cleverly flicking a pass from Luis Diaz past the keeper from inside the box.
After the break, Harry Kane, who replaced Musiala, wasted no time, netting Bayern’s fourth goal in just seven minutes – his 32nd league goal of the campaign.
Michael Olise came close to adding more for Bayern on several occasions, while Chema Andres scored a late consolation for Stuttgart in the 88th minute.
It was a memorable day for Joshua Kimmich, who secured his 10th Bundesliga title and joked about aiming for another 10 with the club.
Bayern Munich player ratings
Urbig 7, Stanisic 7, Kim 7, Itō 7, Davies 8, Kimmich 8, Goretzka 7, Guerreiro 8, Musiala 7, Diaz 9, Jackson 7.
Bayern substitutes: Neuer, Upamecano, Tah, Kane, Olise, Laimer, Ofli, Sapoko Ndiaye, Pavlović.
Match stats between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart showed Bayern dominating possession with 66.2% compared to Stuttgart’s 33.8%. Bayern also outshot their opponents 28 to 11 and had 9 shots on target against Stuttgart’s 7. Total passes reflected their control, with Bayern completing 669 passes to Stuttgart’s 335.
LUIS DIAZ DECLARES BAYERN MOVE "RIGHT DECISION" AFTER SLAYING REAL MADRID
Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher react as Luis Diaz haunts Madrid. Is the €75m star the world's best winger?
Luis Diaz says he has no regrets about leaving Liverpool and feels he made the right call by signing with Bayern Munich last summer.
He landed in Bavaria for €75 million (about $87 million/£66 million), and honestly, he hit the ground running, scoring 23 goals and 18 assists already. He’s even chasing some European silverware after scoring the opener in Bayern’s Champions League quarterfinal first-leg win over Real Madrid on Tuesday.
The Bundesliga title looks just about wrapped up, too; Bayern’s nine points clear at the top, so Diaz will probably add a winners’ medal to his collection.
Everyone’s talking about Vincent Kompany’s team as one of Europe’s best, and with Liverpool struggling this season, it’s easy to see why Diaz feels moving to Germany was the right move.
“Coming to Bayern was absolutely the right decision for me. I’m really happy, and I enjoy every game,” Diaz told ESPN after Bayern’s 2-1 win at the Bernabeu. “I feel strong, and that’s helped me stay available to help the team.”
Diaz’s red-hot form even got Steven Gerrard talking about wanting him back at Anfield, and Jamie Carragher agrees Liverpool misses him.
He might actually play at Anfield again later this month, if both Bayern and Liverpool get through their Champions League quarterfinals. If Real and PSG go out, Bayern and Liverpool face off in the semis.
When asked about Bayern’s showing in Madrid, Diaz said, “We’re happy, but we feel like we could’ve scored another goal or two. We played a great match against a really tough opponent.
“We won the ball, moved it quickly, and executed our game plan. We’d already studied Real Madrid, and everything worked the way we expected.
“We felt comfortable, recovered the ball more, and controlled the match better. That’s exactly how we like to play.”
Diaz and Harry Kane both scored for Bayern, while Kylian Mbappe grabbed a late goal for Real to keep things interesting heading into the second leg.
Back at Liverpool, Diaz scored 41 goals in 148 games and picked up a Premier League title, the FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups. He made 36 appearances in the Reds’ 2024/25 title-winning season, and a lot of people feel Liverpool’s struggles this year are down to losing him.
