Florentino gives the OK and this outcast will sign for Barcelona in 2026

The summer transfer market has ended, but that doesn't mean people aren't talking about possible moves for next season.

This is where the name Marc Guéhi comes up, the English footballer from Crystal Palace who was close to signing for Liverpool. However, Selhurst Park refused to sell, which could lead to him leaving as a free agent next summer. In fact, the defender has already stated that he won't renew his contract beyond 2026, so his transfer is a certainty.

Several candidates interested in Marc Guéhi

In addition to Liverpool, which will compete for Marc Guéhi's signing in the future, there are other clubs interested in the player. Among them is Real Madrid, although it seems the club has decided to step aside in recent hours.

According to reports from England, FC Barcelona has joined the list of teams interested in the center-back's services. In fact, the club wants to sign Marc Guéhi to partner Pau Cubarsí in the center of the defense. The absence of Iñigo Martínez caused a lot of damage and Hansi Flick has already identified the player he wants for 2026.

Real Madrid accepts Marc Guéhi's move to Barça

Meanwhile, Real Madrid has already made it clear that they don't care about Marc Guéhi's signing by FC Barcelona. The club's priorities for the center of the defense are different and the Englishman isn't among the main ones.

For example, Real Madrid remains focused on completing the signing of Ibrahima Konaté when possible. The French defender still hasn't renewed with Anfield and everything suggests that an Alexander-Arnold 2.0 signing could happen again.

It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid can sign the Liverpool player and whether Marc Guéhi ends up at FC Barcelona. What is also clear is that if the club can't secure Konaté, they'll have to look for another player for the defense.