Reports from 'Fichajes' indicate that the German club Bayern Munich stands out as the strongest candidate to sign Marc Guéhi, the Crystal Palace defender, as his contract is set to expire next summer and he is unwilling to renew. The Bavarian club is expected to pursue the player in January for a low fee due to his contractual situation as a free agent.

The site confirmed that Bayern Munich has already begun its steps to monitor Guéhi, as the club has been watching the player and assessing the possibility of signing him as soon as possible before his market value increases. Guéhi, who is 25 years old, is a key figure at Crystal Palace as the team captain, which increases his importance for any future defensive project.

Sources indicated that the Crystal Palace management might allow his departure in January for a moderate fee to avoid losing him for free in the summer, especially after Guéhi was close to moving to Liverpool last summer before the management halted the deal at the last moment.

The same source added that Bayern Munich is not the only club interested, as Liverpool, Chelsea, and Real Madrid are also monitoring the player. However, Bayern's advantage lies in the possibility of signing him as a free agent, which reduces transfer costs and enhances the club's defensive stability, especially considering Dayot Upamecano's current situation.

It seems that the timing of the deal and Bayern's clear plan may give them an edge over European competitors, making them the strongest candidate to acquire Marc Guéhi next January.