Liverpool are facing a battle for one of their long-time transfer targets.
After previously being mooted for an Anfield switch, Antoine Semenyo’s move to Manchester City has now been made official.
But Semenyo is not the only Liverpool target City have been looking at this month.
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It emerged last week that Marc Guehi is wanted by Man City amid their ongoing centre-back issues.
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Marc Guehi pictured at the Emirates Stadium ahead of Crystal Palace's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Arsenal
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Then, somewhat out of the blue, Arsenal were credited with an interest in Guehi earlier this week.
Marc Guehi to Arsenal makes no sense, Liverpool the obvious choice
However, Tim Sherwood is of the opinion that the Crystal Palace stopper moving to the Emirates makes no sense.
Instead, when speaking to Sky Sports News, the former Premier League manager named Liverpool as the obvious destination for Guehi.
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He said: “From Marc Guehi’s view, why would he go to Arsenal?
“He’s not going to play if Saliba and Gabriel are fit, he would never get in the team.
“I think he’s a decent player, but I don’t think he’s the quality of those two centre-backs.
“I think there’s more a route into the first-team of Man City, and certainly Liverpool, which is the obvious choice.
“So, don’t make any sense from Arsenal Football Club, and certainly for Marc Guehi’s point of view, it makes no sense whatsoever.”
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Marc Guehi pictured smiling during Crystal Palace training (Credit: Getty Images/Warren Little). Ibrahima Konate lines up ahead of Liverpool's Premier League match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium (Credit: Getty Images/Visionhaus). Giovanni Leoni trains during a session with Liverpool (Credit: Getty Images/Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC). Nico Schlotterbeck gestures to the crowd during Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park (Credit: Getty Images/Max Ellerbrake - firo sportphoto).
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Liverpool’s stance on Marc Guehi transfer
Sherwood is correct in his assessment that the England international, who has been called ‘calm and composed’ during his displays for the Three Lions (BBC Sport), should not join Arsenal.
While that is potentially good for Liverpool, it may be the case that he doesn’t end up at Anfield either.
After links to the Gunners emerged, the usually reliable David Ornstein said that the Reds want Guehi for the summer when he is a free agent.
Man City, on the other hand, would like to get a move done in the current transfer window.
He stated: “Arsenal retain long-held Marc Guehi interest – most likely as summer option. AFC discussing Crystal Palace defender + in touch with 25yo’s camp.
“LFC also want England int’l at end of season, #MCFC keen immediately.”
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