Liverpool have made a bid to sign a “monster" defender for Arne Slot, however, FSG’s offer hasn’t gone down well with the selling club.
Slot assesses Liverpool’s centre-back options
The Reds are preparing to defend their Premier League title with an opening Friday night game against Bournemouth on August 15.
Before then, Liverpool will take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley in the Community Shield, and supporters should get to see a number of new faces in action ahead of the new campaign.
Incomings From Fee
Florian Wirtz Bayer Leverkusen £116m
Hugo Ekitike Frankfurt £69m
Milos Kerkez Bournemouth £40m
Jeremie Frimpong Bayer Leverkusen £29.5m
Armin Pecsi Puskas Akademia £1.5m
Freddie Woodman Preston North End Free
Will Wright Salford City £200k
As can be seen, FSG have backed Slot in the transfer market by splashing more cash than any other Premier League side this summer.
More arrivals could still be on the way before the September 1 deadline, though, with a new centre-back not yet secured. Talking recently, Slot admitted that Liverpool are yet to replace Jarell Quansah, who joined Bayer Leverkusen, but shared how Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo may fill in if required.
“In terms of depth? I think Ryan [Gravenberch] showed today, by the way, that he can play in that position. He did it last season as well. Although we all know we favour him as a No. 6.
“Wata [Endo] can play there. Joe Gomez only has a minor injury, he has been good for us last season as well. We have enough options left. But it’s true that Jarell Quansah left and we haven’t replaced him yet.”
A number of defenders have been linked with moves to Anfield, including Palace star Marc Guehi and Parma teenager Giovanni Leoni.
Guehi would be the more proven addition of the two, and a new update has now emerged regarding a possible move to Merseyside.
Liverpool submit two offers for Marc Guehi
According to journalist Santi Aouna on X, Liverpool have made two offers to sign Guehi from the Eagles, however, both proposals have been turned down.
The Reds are now ‘exploring other defensive targets’, and in his Foot Mercato report, Aouna added that Palace want €55m (£48m) for Guehi and were left insulted by Liverpool’s offers.
It remains to be seen how much Liverpool put on the table for Guehi, but it seems as if the defensive “monster” will be lining up against them at Wembley on August 10.
The 25-year-old has less than 12 months remaining on his Selhurst Park contract, so his future could be one to keep an eye on, and it wouldn’t be a complete shock if FSG returned with a third bid over the coming weeks.