Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi is only expected to consider a move to Arne Slot's Liverpool if he is guaranteed to be a regular starter, Sky Sports has revealed.
The Reds are set to part ways with academy graduate Jarrel Quansah, who will leave for Bayer Leverkusen in exchange for a fee in the region of £34 million.
It means Slot has space for a new defender in his squad, and the club has held a long-time interest in Guehi, though a deal remains unlikely at this stage given the player's demands.
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As per the report from Sky Sports, Liverpool could struggle to convince Guehi of a switch to Anfield despite having agreed personal terms, with it being unlikely that they are able to guarantee regular first-team minutes.
The England international, dubbed a "superstar", is eager to be one of the first names on the team sheet at his next club, as is currently the case at Crystal Palace. But Liverpool already have the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate contending for opportunities at centre-back, and it is likely a pursuit for Guehi depends on the future of the aforementioned duo.
Moreover, Palace are expected to demand a significant fee for their captain. Reports suggest the Eagles value Guehi at close to the £70 million.) mark, though they understand that this may need to drop to around £45 million for the 24 -year-old, who has just a year remaining on his current deal.
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Meanwhile, there is growing uncertainty around the future of Konate, who also has a year left on his contract in Merseyside. Real Madrid have been credited with interest in a free transfer next year for the 26-year-old, and Liverpool could be forced to lose another key player for free after Trent Alexander-Arnold if they are unable to secure an extension.
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