The most popular Premier League defender dreams of joining Real Madrid next year

Gilabola.com – Marc Guehi is reportedly making Real Madrid his main destination in the next summer transfer market even though he is being chased by top English clubs such as Liverpool and Chelsea.

The Crystal Palace defender refused to extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season, and is said to have asked his agent to establish contact with the Spanish giants. This situation is predicted to trigger a big transfer war because many elite European clubs are also eyeing him.

According to a report by journalist Florian Plettenberg, Guehi dreams of playing for Real Madrid and has put pressure on his agent to open official talks with White people. Although Liverpool, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are also interested, the defender is said to have no doubts that his priority remains Madrid.

Guehi’s contract at Crystal Palace expires in June 2026, and he has no intention of extending it. This decision allows him to leave on a free transfer, a scheme that Real Madrid has really liked in recent years.

This season, the 25 year old player has appeared in seven Premier League matches and played the full game in every match. He kept three clean sheets and averaged over 14 defensive moves per game, a record that underlines his quality as one of the best defenders in England.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Guehi’s situation will create a ‘crazy battle’ in the transfer market next summer. There are at least five to six big European clubs who have monitored his condition and are ready to compete to recruit him for free.

Tight Competition in Europe

Liverpool is reportedly one of the most serious teams, especially after failing to sign Guehi last season. Bayern Munich are also interested because they see the player as a long-term successor to their back line. From Spain, apart from Real Madrid, Barcelona is also said to be ready to enter the hunt.

With so many people interested, sports project factors and contract value will be the main determinants. The club that offers the best combination of salary, signing bonus and playing opportunities will most likely win the race.

Real Madrid itself is looking for a long-term replacement for its aging back line. After losing several players due to injury and expiring contracts, the club needed additional young energy who could immediately compete at the highest level.

An internal Madrid source said that management really admired Guehi’s calmness in anticipating opponent attacks and his ability to build attacks from the back line. His playing style is considered to suit the philosophy of Xabi Alonso’s team.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is believed to be preparing for the star’s departure. The London club will try to sell Guehi in January 2026 so as not to lose the player for free at the end of the season.