Liverpool continues its preparations for the 2026 transfer market, despite significant spending last summer, as the club seeks to strengthen the right-wing position alongside Mohamed Salah, in addition to signing a new defender. Marc Guehi remains the preferred name for the technical management according to "CaughtOffside".

Liverpool was close to signing Guehi in the summer, before Crystal Palace backed out of completing the deal due to their inability to find a replacement. The departure of the English international player is now certain by the end of the season after he decided to leave the club on a free transfer, providing the Reds with a great opportunity to sign him.

The same source revealed that Real Madrid has strongly entered the race to sign Guehi, which could complicate Liverpool's task, even though the player prefers a move to Anfield. It was confirmed that Guehi will be one of the most sought-after players in January, and his situation may witness a bidding war among major clubs.

The report indicated that Liverpool is still keen on signing the player, but emphasized that Real Madrid has not withdrawn from the competition and their interest in the defender remains strong, adding heat to the battle for the deal in the coming months.

With Guehi's contract nearing its end, many European clubs are preparing to enter negotiations to sign him, while Liverpool remains in an advanced position but needs to act quickly to ensure the deal is completed before their Spanish rival.