Mon. Sep 8th, 2025
Barcelona Eye Crystal Palace’s Guehi, Fueling Transfer Speculation

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Reports suggest Barcelona’s interest in Marc Guehi, Aston Villa’s plans to reintegrate Emiliano Martinez, Manchester United’s continued monitoring of Carlos Baleba, and uncertainty surrounding the future of an Everton trio.

Barcelona are reportedly considering a move for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer, joining Liverpool and Real Madrid in pursuit of the 25-year-old. (Sport – in Spanish), external

Speculation arose regarding Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, 28, with both Crystal Palace and Brighton expressing interest on transfer deadline day. However, the England international remained at Anfield after the Premier League champions’ failed attempt to secure Guehi. (Football Insider, external)

The futures of English centre-back James Tarkowski, 31, Ukraine full-back Vitalii Mykolenko, 26, and English midfielder James Garner, 24, at Everton are reportedly under evaluation, with their contracts entering their final 12 months. (Times – subscription required), external

Manchester United may revisit their interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba next year, having been unsuccessful in their pursuit of the 21-year-old Cameroon international during the summer transfer window. (GiveMeSport, external)

Fulham are expected to offer an improved contract to Rodrigo Muniz, 24, after retaining the Brazilian forward despite interest from Serie A side Atalanta during the summer. (GiveMeSport, external)

Emiliano Martinez is anticipated to be reintegrated into the Aston Villa squad after the 33-year-old Argentina goalkeeper’s potential move to Manchester United failed to materialize on deadline day. (Athletic – subscription required, external)

Martinez is reportedly inclined to reject offers from the Saudi Pro League and Turkish Super Lig, where the transfer window remains open, in favor of remaining at Villa for another season. (Football Insider, external)

Tottenham’s pursuit of Jan Paul van Hecke, 25, has reportedly received a boost after the Netherlands centre-back opted to delay signing a new contract at Brighton. (GiveMeSport, external)

Rangers may submit a renewed offer for Crystal Palace’s Jesurun Rak-Sakyi after a late bid for the 22-year-old English winger was unsuccessful. (Football Insider, external)

Wolves have reportedly included a recall clause in the loan agreement that allowed forward Sasa Kalajdzic, 28, to join LASK, enabling them to bring him back in January. The agreement also does not include an option for the Austrian club to purchase him. (Express & Star), external

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