Liverpool Target Marc Guehi Amid Defensive Crisis
Liverpool could reignite their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in January after a $47 million move collapsed in the summer. With Guehi set to leave Palace next year and multiple top European clubs interested, ex-Reds midfielder Don Hutchison urges Arne Slot to act.
Liverpool could reignite their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in January after a $47 million move collapsed in the summer. With Guehi set to leave Palace next year and multiple top European clubs interested, ex-Reds midfielder Don Hutchison urges Arne Slot to act. The Reds face urgency after Giovanni Leoni’s ACL injury leaves only Van Dijk, Konate, and Gomez as senior centre-backs.
As the January transfer window approaches, Liverpool may revive their pursuit of Marc Guehi following the collapse of a $47 million (£35 million) summer move. The Crystal Palace captain, who will leave Selhurst Park next summer after rejecting a contract extension, has attracted interest from top European clubs including Barcelona, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.
Former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison has urged manager Arne Slot to act quickly, warning that a £25-30 million fee may be required to secure Guehi despite his contract running down. Liverpool's defensive options are currently stretched after 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni suffered a long-term ACL injury on his Reds debut. This leaves Slot relying on Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Joe Gomez as senior centre-backs while competing on four fronts this season.
The situation presents a dilemma: Liverpool could move in January to avoid losing Guehi to rival clubs, but the cost may be significant. Meanwhile, Guehi is eligible to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club in January, increasing competition for his signature. With Premier League and European campaigns intensifying, Liverpool face pressure to strengthen their defence and ensure depth in a key area. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Guehi joins the Reds or pursues opportunities elsewhere.
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