Liverpool are planning to add another target in the summer transfer window, eyeing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who is reportedly considering a move this summer.
Liverpool have already announced the signings of Bayer Leverkusen duo Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz. The Merseyside club aren’t stopping there, as multiple reports suggest the deal for left-back Milos Kerkez is also sealed, and the player will be announced soon in the upcoming days.
Huge changes could happen to the Premier League champions’ squad, as Arne Slot is actively working to retain the league title in the 2025/26 season.
Many players are also on the list of potential departures. Darwin Nunez has attracted interest from Napoli, while Federico Chiesa is eyeing a return to Italy.
The arrival list could grow longer, with Frimpong already confirmed as the replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Kerkez on the verge of joining the backline for next season.
Meanwhile, according to Lewis Steele, Marc Guehi also wants to be part of that backline — and Liverpool are reportedly keen to include him.
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Why Liverpool might be willing to sign a defender this summer
Liverpool identified English centre-back Marc Guehi as their defensive target last week.
The Crystal Palace captain also likes the Merseyside club, and according to the latest reports, he could leave Selhurst Park this summer if Liverpool shows serious interest.
The Reds are already looking to add a centre-forward this summer and may be eyeing a defender too — especially with Jarell Quansah reportedly sold to Bayer Leverkusen, as per Fabrizio Romano.
🚨🔴⚫️ Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen, here we go! Deal agreed for £30m initial fee plus £5m add-ons.
𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥: Liverpool will have a 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 for Quansah to keep future control of the player.❗️
Contract until June 2030. ✅🏴 pic.twitter.com/5GEScvp1CH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2025
Another reason might be Ibrahima Konate’s contract situation, which expires in the summer of 2026, with no extension agreed yet between the French defender and the club.
Slot might also want to add a backup option in defence, considering Virgil van Dijk will soon turn 34, even though he has remained top-notch in his defensive duties in recent years.
Adding Guehi could also be part of a long-term plan, as the defender is currently 24 and will turn 25 next month.
Still, there have been no talks between the clubs as of now. The summer transfer window is yet to open, and discussions may start once it does.
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