Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been linked with a move away from the club when the transfer window reopens in January. 

He will be a free agent in the summer of 2026, and the Eagles could be under pressure to sell him for a nominal price in January. They will not want to lose a player of his quality on a free transfer. Letting him leave the club for a reasonable amount of money would be ideal. 

The defender was very close to joining Liverpool during the summer transfer window, but the Reds are not favourites to sign him in January. According to Fabrizio Romano, there will be an intense battle to sign the England international, and several clubs are keen on him. 

Marc Guehi is in demand

Romano said on the Here We Go podcast: “It’s going to be a big battle, a big, big battle for Marc Guehi; in fact, I will say a massive one involving several clubs.

“Liverpool will be there in 2026, for sure, but more English clubs are interested in the player. He’s always been on the list of several clubs, including, for example, Newcastle.

“And not only, but from what I’m...