Bayern Munich are planning a January transfer approach for Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi. He’s seen as an opportunity that shouldn’t be passed up.

That’s according to the Bayern Insider podcast, and journalist Christian Falk, who reports that Bayern intend to move for the centre-back.

Guehi is now one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe thanks to his performances for Crystal Palace in recent years.

He was close to joining Liverpool in the summer before Oliver Glasner blocked the deal at the end of the window.

The focus is now on where he ends up, with his current deal expiring next summer. Liverpool are still eyeing a move, while he’s also been linked to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants’ love for a free transfer is well known at this point.

Crystal Palace opportunity tempting

Bayern were also pulled into the mix this week. They’re yet to secure Dayot Upamecano to a new deal and Kim Min-jae would be allowed to leave if the right offer arrived. They would be tempted by a free transfer themselves.

And it is that aspect which has them in the mix, according to Falk. He reports that they simply see the Crystal Palace...