Liverpool have now submitted a mega offer to sign a key upgrade on Ibrahima Konate in 2026, according to recent reports.
Arne Slot makes "impossible" Premier League title claim
Whilst much of the focus has been on Alexander Isak's injury this week, Arne Slot turned his attention back towards Liverpool's struggles on the pitch ahead of the Reds' clash with bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
The Dutchman admitted his frustration about Liverpool's set-piece record, claiming that it's "impossible" for his side to retain their Premier League record amid their current struggles.
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He told reporters: “I know the importance of it, it gets more and more, and that’s why we are so annoyed by our current record. It’s a big frustration we are where we are this season because when we were halfway through last season (when they won the league) we had not conceded one set-piece (goal).
“It’s impossible to be top-four, top-five with our set-piece balance, let alone winning the league. We are the only team in the top end of the table that has a negative set-piece balance (Manchester City are in fact on minus-one according to official data supplier Opta) – not only are we negative, we are minus-eight and still on equal points with fourth.
“But if we are minus-eight – Chelsea is I think plus-eight (actually plus-four) and Arsenal and United are very high (scoring 10 apiece) and if you look at that you could say how special it is we have as many points as we have if you have that set-piece balance. We all know why because in open chances created we are number one in the league.”
It's a glaring issue for those at Anfield and particularly for Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk. Both have had their struggles this season, especially the Frenchman, and recent rumours suggest that Liverpool are ready to act.
Liverpool launch mega offer to sign Marc Guehi
According to reports in Spain, as relayed by Sport Witness, Liverpool have now launched a mega offer to sign Guehi in 2026 ahead of Barcelona. They have joined Bayern Munich in making a bid, and are said to be prepared to offer the player a significant salary.
Whether that bid is in an attempt to welcome the Crystal Palace star in January or on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer remains to be seen, however.
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi
The England international came within hours of joining Liverpool in the summer, only for Palace to pull the plug late on. Now, months later, they could finally get their man.
PL stats 25/26 Guehi Konate
Minutes 1,440 1,426
Progressive Passes 80 64
Tackles Won 18 15
Ball Recoveries 62 50
As Liverpool contemplate Konate's own contract situation, Guehi once again stands out as an impressive target. Not only would he replace Konate, he'd be an upgrade on the former RB Leipzig man. Whilst Konate has struggled, Guehi has thrived for Crystal Palace this season.
Dubbed "fantastic" by Palace boss Oliver Glasner last year, Liverpool have seemingly acted quickly in an attempt to win the race for Guehi's arrival, but they won't be alone if he runs his contract down in South London.