Liverpool supporters are growing edgy as their club continue to remain quiet in the January transfer window.
After a dismal first half of the season, fans had hoped and expected that the Reds would try to rectify things with a busy winter market.
However, with January rumbling towards the halfway mark, Liverpool are yet to look alive.
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Supporters want to see a centre-back brought in, with many heading into the window with hope that last summerâs botched deal to sign Marc Guehi could be resurrected. So far, that has not looked likely, with the defender instead expected to leave Crystal Palace next summer.
Nevertheless, strong rumours have begun to circulate that Man City are going to try and tempt Guehi to leave this month. And as a bid is being prepared at the Etihad Stadium, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed what Liverpool are doing in response.
Liverpool âreally pushingâ for Marc Guehi agreement
Liverpool should be in a good position where Guehi is concerned. They agreed a contract with the 25-year-old once, and although that will change without a transfer fee, they should have an upper hand over the likes of City.
That was cemented this week, with suggestions that Guehi still prefers a move to Liverpool over joining Pep Guardiolaâs team.
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While he did not comment on those rumours, Romano took to his YouTube channel on Sunday to explain that Liverpool are still âreally pushingâ to make Guehi theirs. But if a move to Anfield happens, it looks likely to be at the end of the season.
âI can tell you that on Marc Guehi the real intention has always been to move in the summer on a free transfer, with Liverpool really pushing and Arsenal calling because Arteta is a big fan,â he said.
âThese two clubs are insisting and Bayern are also having some meetings for Guehi, but now Upamecano is expected to sign a new contract. Manchester City have been clear, they want to try, they want to make an important proposal and they want to go strong for Marc Guehi in this January window. They will try next week.â
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âIf the player will accept, City are prepared to make an agreement with Crystal Palace. They donât see any problems with that, but itâs on the player and his plan has always been to leave in the summer on a free. Letâs see what happens but the Marc Guehi remains very much alive.â
Will Liverpoolâs gamble pay off?
Given City appear confident of striking a deal with Palace if Guehi gives them the green light, some Liverpool fans will be frustrated that the Reds are not pushing harder in the here and now.
The problem over the summer was obviously the England internationalâs club. If they are now willing to play ball, then that issue has been removed.
But Liverpool clearly do not want to pay over the odds for a player they could sign for nothing in six monthsâ time.
With City ready to do what it takes to sign Guehi now, the Reds really are gambling on him sticking to his guns and honouring whatever was discussed on transfer deadline day.
Thankfully, Guehi has often been praised for his character, suggesting that if you can expect one player to stick with an agreement, it is him. Liverpool are seemingly doing their part by letting him know they are still there and ready to welcome him in, theyâll just have to hope City are not able to turn his head. It is a gamble, but the signs are still looking like it could pay off for the Reds.
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