Liverpool are looking to sign a new defender next summer. With the future of Ibrahima Konate still uncertain, the Reds need to find a defender.
Also, they need someone who can take up the mantle of being the leader at the club. Virgil van Dijk is coming towards the end. At 34, the Dutch international is still going strong.
However, there is no doubt that his Liverpool days are coming to an end. That is why Arne Slot needs someone who can replace Van Dijk smoothly when he exits.
That is why the Dutch manager picked Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The England star is the captain of Palace, and under his captaincy, the Eagles won the FA Cup and Community Shield.
Therefore, Guehi has the capability of leading a team to success. But Liverpool missed out on signing Guehi last summer when Palace pulled out of the deal on deadline day.
There were reports that Guehi even signed his Liverpool deal before he had to rejoin Palace. Now, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are also very much interested in Guehi.
The Palace star will be a free agent next summer. Also, Transfer News Live reported that Bayern have already started talks with Guehi’s agent.
That is why Liverpool were looking at other options. Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano will become a free agent next summer.
So, Liverpool would have loved to sign the Frenchman. However, according to Florian Plettenberg on X, Upamecano could extend his contract.
So, if Upamecano signs a new deal and Guehi joins Bayern or Madrid, Liverpool might be left scrambling to solve their defensive woes next summer.
🚨🆕 Vincent Kompany’s contract extension is expected to give a major boost to Dayot #Upamecano. Extending Upamecano’s contract is now the top priority for Max Eberl.
However, there is still no agreement regarding the signing fee and other details. In addition, an exit clause is… pic.twitter.com/sXEvjuqIfz
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) October 23, 2025
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