Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window.
Marc Guehi is in the final year of his contract with Crystal Palace, and he will be a free agent next summer. The Eagles cannot afford to lose him for free, so they could sell him in the coming weeks.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool will resume talks to sign the England international defender soon. The player will cost them £45 million this summer. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League champions are willing to pay that kind of money for a player who will be available on a free transfer soon. Crystal Palace might have to be more reasonable with their demands.
On the other hand, Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the England international defender as well, and they want a Bosman move next summer. It will be interesting to see if they decide to try and negotiate a pre-contract agreement with Guehi when the transfer window reopens in January.
Guehi will want a big move
The opportunity to join Liverpool or Real Madrid could be quite exciting for the defender. Guehi has proven himself in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he has the qualities to compete at the highest level. He has helped Crystal Palace win the FA Cup and the Community Shield in recent months.
The 25-year-old Englishman will look to take the next step in his development and join a big club now. Entering the peak years of his career, he will want to compete in the Champions League regularly. Liverpool and Real Madrid will be able to provide him with the platform he needs right now.
It will be interesting to see where Guehi ends up. The English international has been a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact at clubs like Liverpool or Real Madrid.
Both clubs need a quality central defender, and Guehi would be a solid acquisition. Crystal Palace are under pressure to sell him for a reasonable amount of money this summer; they cannot afford to lose a player of his quality on a free transfer. Liverpool and Real Madrid will look to take advantage of the situation and sign him for a knockdown price.