The Daily Mail reported that Liverpool prefers to delay their move to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi until the summer transfer window, rather than entering negotiations in January.

Guéhi is 25 years old, and his contract with Crystal Palace expires next June, which gives him the right to negotiate with clubs outside the English Premier League starting from January 1st.

Reports indicated that several major clubs are closely monitoring the situation of the English defender, led by Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona, as they seek to strengthen their defensive line with young and experienced players.

The Guéhi file is expected to face intense competition in the coming months, especially as his contract nears its end and several major European clubs show interest in signing him without a transfer fee.