Bayern Munich have reportedly set their sights on England international Marc Guéhi as they continue to reshape their defensive options for the future.
Softfootball understands that the Bundesliga giants have identified the Crystal Palace defender as a top target, with club chief Max Eberl said to be a huge admirer of his calmness, composure, and ball-playing ability. Guéhi’s impressive performances in the Premier League and for England have not gone unnoticed, prompting Bayern to explore possible moves ahead of the 2026 summer window.
Softfootball earlier reported that Marc Guéhi was set to move to Liverpool at the end of last summer, with both clubs even agreeing a fee before the deal collapsed at the final stages. That failed transfer has now reopened the door for other European heavyweights, with Bayern keen to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding Guéhi’s long-term future at Selhurst Park.
According to top journalist Florian Plettenberg via his official X handle, he provided the latest exclusive update on the player’s possible destination, he posted;
FC Bayern are already looking concretely at Marc #Guéhi. Max Eberl is a big admirer, and initial talks with the player’s representatives have already taken place.
Bayern are interested in a free transfer in 2026, but that depends on what happens with Upamecano/Kim.
There is competition: Liverpool and Barcelona are seriously involved, and Real Madrid are also in the race. #LFC
@berger_pj @SkySportDE
Bayern’s pursuit of Guéhi reflects their long-term planning, especially as the futures of Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae remain uncertain. The club wants to avoid being caught unprepared if either player decides to leave or if performances dip.
However, Softfootball also understands that Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has confirmed the club is currently in talks to extend Dayot Upamecano’s contract, a development that could play a huge role in determining whether Bayern fully pursue Guéhi or not.
Nevertheless, Bayern are far from alone in the chase. also top clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona are pushing hard to convince the 25-year-old, while Real Madrid are monitoring the situation closely. With Guéhi’s contract running down in 2026, Crystal Palace could face potential risk of losing the player for free if interest continues to rise, especially with some of Europe’s biggest clubs circling for his signature.
