Owen Hargreaves has urged Chelsea to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Marc Guehi after their 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

Enzo Maresca’s side were two down in the first half following Trevoh Chalobah’s own goal and Harry Kane’s penalty before Cole Palmer pulled one back. But Kane struck again with an excellent finish to seal Bayern’s win at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern had more chances to extend their lead with Chelsea’s defence struggling to cope as the game progressed.

Liverpool, meanwhile, came close to signing Guehi in the closing stages of the summer transfer window but could not get their deal over the line with Crystal Palace after a £35m fee was agreed.

Guehi, who came through Chelsea’s academy, could be available on a free transfer

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