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Liverpool’s curiosity in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been confirmed – however the transfer may not occur this summer season relying on one key issue.
In accordance with Paul Joyce for The Instances, we’re concentrating on the England worldwide, whose present contract expires in simply 12 months.
“Liverpool have an interest within the Crystal Palace centre again Marc Guehi, who has 12 months remaining on his contract,” Joyce wrote.
Nevertheless, what occurs subsequent relies upon completely on the south London membership’s valuation of their 24-year-old captain, which is believed to be £45m.
“Palace’s asking worth will decide whether or not Liverpool transfer now or look to signal the participant on a free,” the Instances journalist added.
That leaves the Premier League champions with two clear choices: pay now or wait.
Liverpool’s switch technique might push Guehi into 2026 transfer
It’s a daring stance from the membership’s recruitment crew and one which displays our growing management out there below the steerage of Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards.
We’ve already proven willingness to spend large on long-term targets with the £116 million deal for Florian Wirtz, whereas additionally displaying shrewdness within the deal for Armin Pecsi, in addition to our aggressive early swoop for Jeremie Frimpong.
Including one other athletic, ball-playing centre-back who captained Palace to FA Cup glory final season might additionally imply a altering of the guard on the again.
Jarell Quansah, who performed simply 488 Premier League minutes final season, is ready to depart for Bayer Leverkusen which leaves Slot with simply three senior central defensive choices – one thing followers may even see as a purple flag going into a brand new season.
It’s value noting that the Ivorian-born defender missed simply three video games by way of damage final season – a stat that may stand out to a recruitment crew more and more centered on availability.
As our head coach prepares for his second season in cost, strengthening the backline might develop into much more essential – particularly if the futures of key squad gamers like Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas stay unsure.
This might be one to observe deep into the window – and even into 2026.
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