Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate, much criticized for error-strewn performances this season, conceded a penalty in what turned into a match-defining moment in his team's 3-3 draw away to Leeds on Saturday. As things stand right now, Konate will be out of contract at the end of the season, and whatever happens on that front, Liverpool obviously need defensive reinforcements.
CrystalPalace appear to be bracing themselves for a significant defensive shake-up ahead of the upcoming transfer windows. According to FootballInsider, Palace are already drawing up plans to bring in a new centre-back, citing the looming departure of their key man MarcGuehi. With the England international seemingly bound for pastures new, the Eagles' hierarchy are working to ensure they are not caught short at the back.
"The talks are ongoing, with Max Eberl and Christoph Freund conducting them. And of course I hope that Dayot will stay with us for a long time to come," Hainer told Abendzeitung's Maximilian Koch (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). The center-back's future will play a big role in Bayern Munich's future planning. With the summer of 2026 likely to be one where the Bavarians need to spend, hitting the transfer market for another central defender could be a tough, but necessary item on the shopping list.
One of, if not the best, English center-backs in the meantime, Crystal Palace's long-time captain, Marc Guehi, has fallen into Bayern's radar for a potential move. The 25-year-old was on track to go to Liverpool at the deadline, but the move was eventually vetoed as Palace's supposed replacement, Igor, failed the medical test. Despite the transfer drama, Guehi's professionalism was shown in his performance at the beginning of the season.
