Bayern Munich has step up their pursuit of Crystal Palace Star
Efforts to secure the signature of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi are gathering pace, as Bayern Munich intensify their interest in the England international.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner recently confirmed that Guéhi will leave Selhurst Park once his contract expires at the end of the current season. This announcement has effectively opened the door for a transfer battle among several top European clubs eager to acquire his services.
At just 25 years old, Guéhi has become one of the Premier League’s most consistent and composed centre-backs. His leadership, ball-playing ability, and tactical awareness have made him an integral figure for both Palace and the England national team. With his contract winding down, clubs see an opportunity to land a proven defender without an inflated transfer fee.
Earlier reports from Germany revealed that Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl had already set his sights on Guéhi last summer. However, the Bavarian giants were unable to complete a deal at the time due to difficulties offloading Kim Min-jae, who had only recently joined from Napoli.
According to Sky Deutschland, Bayern’s interest has not cooled — in fact, it has intensified. The German outlet claims that Eberl, described as a “big fan” of Guéhi, is personally driving the club’s efforts to bring him to the Allianz Arena. It’s even reported that Eberl held a discreet meeting with Guéhi’s agent in Munich last week, signaling Bayern’s serious intent.
The club’s defensive situation is also contributing to the push. The futures of Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae remain uncertain, with Upamecano’s contract expiring in 2026 and no extension yet agreed upon. If either player departs, Guéhi has emerged as Bayern’s top defensive target. Should both centre-backs remain in Munich, it is unclear whether Bayern will proceed with a move.
Bayern are also keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, but Guéhi is reportedly their preferred option due to his international experience and composure under pressure.
Interest in Guéhi extends beyond Germany. Both Liverpool and Real Madrid are said to be monitoring his situation closely. Liverpool, in particular, came close to securing the defender’s signature last summer before the deal fell through late in negotiations. With Jürgen Klopp’s side still looking to strengthen their backline, the Reds could revisit their interest in the coming months.
For Guéhi, the next few months could be pivotal. With Crystal Palace resigned to losing him, a transfer tussle between some of Europe’s biggest clubs now seems inevitable. Whether he ends up in the Bundesliga or returns to Champions League football in England or Spain, the 25-year-old’s next move is expected to be one of the standout stories of the upcoming transfer window.