Marc Guehi has already made his transfer stance clear as Liverpool & Man City prepare to do battle for signing
Liverpool and Manchester City are both believed to be strongly targeting a move for Marc Guehi
Marc Guehi looks set to be on the move in 2026, but where the Crystal Palace captain’s destination will be remains a mystery as we approach the final days before the transfer window opens on January 1.
The England international is a major target for Liverpool but recent reports have suggested that Manchester City have also made the 25-year-old a ‘leading target’ ahead of the winter transfer window, having tracked his progress for several years.
The two Premier League giants are also joined by European super clubs Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich - with the latter of whom he has reportedly already held two meetings - in having been linked with a move for Guehi, who is out of contract at Selhurst Park next summer.
Guehi almost joined Liverpool on summer transfer deadline day but a move fell through at the very last moment. The player is said to have already made a decision about his future, ahead of an important year for the former Chelsea youth product which he will hope culminates in a starring role as England go far in the World Cup.
Marc Guehi transfer stance in 2026 has already been revealed
Liverpool are at the centre of a massive transfer battle with Man City for Guehi, but the centre-back is believed to already have decided his transfer future as he enters the final months of his deal with Crystal Palace.
Eagles boss Oliver Glasner revealed in the autumn that Guehi is set to depart the club in 2026 after rejecting advances over a new deal in south London, reportedly informing the club of his intentions to move on from the FA Cup holders.
"I think Marc has already told us that he doesn't sign a new contract, so he will leave next year," said Glasner in October. "The club wanted [him to stay]. They offered Marc a new contract. But he said, 'no, I want to make something different'. And that's normal.
"And for us, it's how we can deal with this situation? [What] is the best way to get this next step done? And that's all about how we are talking together."
Guehi opens up about failed summer Liverpool move
With the Eagles seemingly at peace with their captain’s desire to move on from the club, they will be left with an important decision to make. Whether they decide to accept a cut-price fee for the defender in January remains to be seen, otherwise they could opt to keep him on the books for the remainder of what is looking to be another exciting campaign for the club. Liverpool and City will be watching on with a keen eye.
Asked by Sky Sports News about his previous failed move to Anfield, Guehi said: "I think everyone has this perception that it was difficult. Actually, it wasn't difficult.
"It wasn't difficult at all because when you're focused on what's the most important thing, it becomes easy. I know that God has a plan for me, and whatever that plan will be, will come into fruition at some point.
“But, the goal and the focus has always been playing football and trying to do the best I can. And fortunately for me, I get to do it with people like Max [Lacroix]."