Marc Guehi
Marc Guehi saw a move to Liverpool collapse on deadline day
Liverpool will reportedly face heavy competition for the signature of next year after seeing a deadline day move fall through. agreed a £35million deal with , with the England international then undergoing a medical, but
And now if Liverpool revisit negotiations in the New Year, they are likely to face stiff competition from Manchester City. reports that were only prepared to enter the market in the last window if defenders Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake had departed.
Only Akanji left, joining Inter Milan on loan, with the Serie A side holding a £13million option to buy.
The report adds that City are hoping Palace will agree to a cut-price deal in January, as the sought-after defender is set to become a free agent in the summer.
However, it's said that it's not only City keeping tabs on Guehi's situation, as , and Bayern Munich are also interested in signing the England international.
Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel praised the winner for showing a 'brilliant attitude' after his late move to collapsed.
"Of course we had a chat with him," Tuchel said. "He looks absolutely fine and impressive on the field. He has had a good couple of weeks behind him on the performance side.
"He has continued like that in camp and he handles it [his transfer situation] with respect and with a brilliant attitude. He is the main driver of Crystal Palace's success - the captain and the leader - and he played very impressively at the end of last season."
Guehi was in international action for England in their 2-0 victory over Andorra on Saturday night, where he featured for 76 minutes before being replaced by Ezri Konsa of
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