Liverpool stunned as elite star asks agent to negotiate Real Madrid transfer

The agent of an elite Premier League defensive talent has reportedly asked his agent to open talks over a 2026 switch to Real Madrid, despite Liverpool making a late play to secure a transfer of their own.

The Spanish giants are looking to sign a new centre-back next summer, one that can serve as a long-term mainstay alongside current new boy Dean Huijsen and veteran Bernabeu star Eder Militao.

The likes of Arsenal's William Saliba, Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate and Bayern Munich standout Dayot Upamecano continue to be heavily linked with a switch to the Spanish capital, although the Gunners have made a record-breaking move to make sure their man stays put.

Other targets are also on Real's radar, though, including Crystal Palace and England man Marc Guehi, who saw a deadline day switch to Anfield fall through in dramatic circumstances.

Guehi was crestfallen at falling to secure his move to Merseyside, although recent reports suggest he has since warmed to the idea of playing in LaLiga instead. Indeed, a recent report in The Mirror suggested that Real have now become his No.1 choice for a move next year.

And those rumours have now heightened after Spanish outlet SPORT revealed that Guehi has offered himself as a free transfer option to Real Madrid in January, although Konate and Upamecano are also set for that status next summer.

Given Real Madrid's history of targeting free agents, Guehi is well aware that he has a good chance of joining Los Blancos and, as a result, has asked his agent to negotiate a transfer to The Bernabeu.