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Liverpool'admire'Marc Guehi transfer alternative as update given amid Darwin Nunez pathway

Marc Guehi in action for Crystal Palace.

Marc Guehi is admired by Liverpool.

Liverpool are, reportedly, keeping tabs on Brentford defender Nathan Collins this summer. According to , the former Wolves player is 'admired' internally at .

, who completed a move to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer, is yet to be replaced, making the signing of a centre-back a priority for. The defensive injury crisis of the 2020/2021 season, which derailed Liverpool's title defence, remains a fresh memory, and the club can't afford a repeat.

Going into the new Premier League season, the Reds only have two reliable senior defenders in captain and - limiting rotation options.

Give Me Sport reckon that the champions' interest in Collins remains tentative, and no approach has been made.

Having established himself as a key figure at the heart of Brentford's defence, the club has no plans to sell Collins.

Elsewhere, Liverpool have had two offers rejected for and England defender Marc Guehi, according to .

He claims the player won't go into conflict with Palace to join the Reds this summer.

But, on the other hand, suggests that Anfield is believed to be his preferred option but there is a chance that Newcastle United could revive their interest.

Palace have apparently valued Guehi at £40m, despite rejecting a £70m bid from Tottenham in January.

And, finally, on .

Talks are said to be ongoing between Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal and the Uruguay international with personal terms being the main focus of discussions, as things stand.

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