Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in the coming months.
Marc Guehi was very close to joining Liverpool at the start of the season, but the move collapsed at the end. According to Caught Offside, Liverpool are now in a strong position to get the deal done.
The 25-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season, and he has decided not to sign an extension with Crystal Palace. It seems that he is open to joining Liverpool in the coming months. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get the deal done in January. Recent reports have also linked the Englishman with other high-profile clubs, with Liverpool believed to be ahead in the chase.
The Reds have been quite vulnerable defensively, and signing the England international for a nominal fee in the middle of the season would be ideal for them. Alternatively, they could wait until the end of the season and sign him for free. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Liverpool need to sign Guehi
Ibrahima Konate has been quite poor this season, and Joe Gomez is simply not a priority for that spot. Signing another central defender would be a wise decision in January. Guehi has proven himself in the Premier League consistently, and there is no doubt that he is one of the best defenders in the English top flight. He could make an instant impact and help Liverpool improve.
Apart from his quality as a player, his leadership skills could prove to be vital as well. In addition to that, the 25-year-old defender is very good with the ball at his feet, and he will help Liverpool control games better. He could be the ideal partner for Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the Liverpool defence.
Signing a player of his quality on a bargain would be a masterstroke from Liverpool. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The 25-year-old has proven himself at Crystal Palace, and he helped them win the FA Cup and the Community Shield recently. He will look to take the next step in his career and fight for league titles now. Joining Liverpool could be the ideal move for him right now.