Barcelona eyeing Bosman move for Liverpool, Bayern Munich target in 2026 – report | OneFootball

Barcelona have added significant strength to their defensive unit by bringing in Joan Garcia from Espanyol.

However, the club are actively working on further reinforcing their ranks in defence, with the board ideally working on players who can come for free.

That is perhaps why Barcelona have already started thinking about their options in 2026, when many players are expected to become free agents.

Barcelona eye move for Marc Guehi

According to Fichajes, one of the free agents Barcelona are targeting in 2026 is none other than Marc Guehi.

The Crystal Palace centre-back has become a regular for the English national team and is on Barça’s radar as a long-term strategic option.

Barcelona want to sign Marc Guehi for free in 2026 (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

His contract situation is key; should he not renew with the Premier League club, he would be available on a free transfer in the summer of 2026, effectively making him an ideal signing for the Blaugrana.

At 24, Guehi fits the profile of a young defender with international experience and significant room for growth.

From a sporting perspective, Guehi would be an ideal defensive partner for someone like Pau Cubarsi. He may even emerge as a perfect long-term replacement for Inigo Martinez.

Guehi’s solidity, tactical intelligence, and comfort in playing the ball out from the back have attracted attention from several of Europe’s top clubs, including Liverpool, Newcastle, and Bayern Munich.

Crystal Palace’s high valuation for a direct Premier League rival this summer makes an immediate transfer difficult.

This provides an opening for a club like Barcelona to play the long game, monitoring his situation closely with the intention of securing him on a Bosman deal.