Liverpool have been linked with a summer move for 25-year-old Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in recent weeks.
According to an update by Sami Mokbel of the BBC, Liverpool will resume talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi on Monday. The Reds have not been able to secure an agreement with Crystal Palace so far, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Crystal Palace paid £18 million to sign English international, but they are demanding more than double that amount to let him go. The player is certainly one of the best defenders in the Premier League, and he would improve Liverpool immensely. However, they are unwilling to pay over the odds for him.
The Englishman is in the final year of his contract, and he will be available as a free agent next summer. Liverpool want to sign him for a reasonable amount of money. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done in the coming weeks.
Liverpool have looked quite vulnerable defensively in the early stages of the 2025/26 season. The Reds were quite poor against Crystal Palace, and they were equally disappointing against Bournemouth in the Premier League opener as well. They need to tighten up at the back if they want to do well this season.
Liverpool need Guehi
Marc Guehi will certainly help Liverpool improve immensely if he joins the club. The Englishman is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact. The 25-year-old England international has been a leader for Crystal Palace, and he could be an excellent option to have on and off the pitch. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done before the window closes.
It is understandable why Crystal Palace are demanding a premium for him despite his contract situation. Guehi is the best defender at the club and their leader. They will want to recoup as much as possible for him. The player is reportedly open to joining a big club, and convincing him to move will not be difficult for Liverpool. It remains to be seen whether they can sort out an agreement with his club now.