Liverpool remain interested in signing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, although they face competition from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
According to an update by reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool are in talks to sign Marc Guehi in the winter transfer window. Barcelona and Real Madrid are also monitoring the player, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can win the race for his signature. Meanwhile, the Crystal Palace captain is waiting for Los Blancos’ approach over a move next year.
Liverpool are in desperate need of a quality central defender. The 25-year-old could be a key player for them if they manage to complete the deal. The Reds have been dealing with injury problems at the back, and strengthening the defence will be a top priority during the January transfer window.
Marc Guehi has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, and he was very close to joining them during the summer transfer window. The Crystal Palace captain reportedly completed his medical with the Premier League champions, but the deal fell through at the last moment after Crystal Palace failed to sign an adequate replacement. It remains to be seen whether they will allow him to leave in January.
Guehi will be out of contract next summer, and Crystal Palace will not want to lose him as a free agent. Selling him during the winter window would make sense financially, and Liverpool will hope to secure his services for a reasonable fee.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are keen on Guehi as well
Meanwhile, Barcelona are keen on Marc Guehi as well. They could use more quality and depth in defence, and the 25-year-old England international possesses the technical ability to suit their style of play, being excellent on the ball and capable of building from the back. Similarly, Real Madrid are interested too, and they could look to sign him in a Bosman move in the summer, which would be a masterstroke.
The Spanish giants are looking to build a team capable of winning major trophies again, and strengthening their defensive depth is a priority. Interestingly, the Englishman is waiting for an approach from Real Madrid before accepting offers from other clubs. It remains to be seen which club ultimately wins the race for the England international’s signature.