Liverpool ready to offer winger Ben Doak to Crystal Palace in swap for star defender Marc Guehi.
Reds Plan Doak Swap to Land Marc Guehi
Premier League champions Liverpool are pushing hard to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. They are planning to offer young winger Ben Doak as part of a swap plus cash deal to get this done.
The Reds are looking to bolster their defence ahead of next season, with Guehi a primary target. However, the Eagles are asking around £50m for the centre-back. So, that leaves Arne Slot’s side to explore inventive options.
Ben Doak, 19, is a top talent despite limited top flight experience. He was on loan at Middlesbrough and made a good impact there. He bagged three goals and seven assists in 24 Championship games. Palace have shown interest in the Scottish youngster as well. They are valuing him around £25m. Given that. it could help bridge the gap in Guehi’s asking price.
Palace chairman Steve Parish is known for driving a hard bargain. Now, Reds may have to negotiate further to strike a deal.
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Guehi is viewed as a top option to steady the backline. He currently has a contract with Selhurst Park that runs until 2026. Though a move to Anfield might be of interest.
The Englishman is grounded despite coming from success in the Premier League. He has not been moved by money, making him an top option.
Although, the PL champions are not the only ones with an interest. Manchester United and Newcastle remain keen as well. That means the Reds may need to move quickly.
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