Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is a player admired by Liverpool
Marc Guehi arrives at Wembley Stadium before the FA Cup final
Marc Guehi has "proven he can play at a really high level", according to Michael Owen
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is the latest player to be linked with a move to Liverpool. As reported by the ECHO on Friday morning, the Reds are now prioritising a young centre-back to replace Jarell Quansah, who is closing in on a £35m move to Bayer Leverkusen.
The ECHO understands that Guehi, who is in the final year of his deal at Selhurst Park, and a deal could be arranged if a relatively cut-price agreement can be reached. Newcastle United also retain an interest in signing the England international.
And speaking last year, former Reds forward Michael Owen delivered a glowing endorsement of Guehi, just days after England were beaten by Spain in the final of Euro 2024.
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“Marc Guehi is obviously a very good player [but] I can't imagine Crystal Palace will want to lose another player,” he told Prime Casino.
“He's proven in this tournament that he's very good. Left-sided centre-halves are like gold dust these days, people want them.
“He's proven he can play at a really high level so I've no doubt he would be capable of playing for a club like Liverpool or Manchester United.”
Speaking about his future before Palace’s FA Cup final win over Manchester City last month, Guehi said: "I think the most important thing is just always doing the best that I can for this football club.
"I come in every day and I try to be the same. I try to work hard. And you know, this football club has given me a lot.
"I'm still under contract at this football club, so my focus is always at this football club.
"So, you know, for me, the most important is just doing the best I can and seeing where the future holds."