Liverpool’s search for a new center-back has taken another turn. Marc Guehi remains one of the names strongly linked with a move to Anfield, but Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has now added his own voice to the ongoing chatter.
The Reds have already made moves this summer, yet defense is still seen as an area needing more depth. Guehi, who ticks the “homegrown” box, continues to be a player on their radar.
The England international has been a reliable figure for Palace since arriving from Chelsea, but transfer talk refuses to fade.
Reports suggest Liverpool have kept close contact and may step in with a formal bid before the window shuts. However, Palace’s stance and Guehi’s own situation are not as straightforward as fans may hope.
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What Oliver Glasner said on Marc Guehi transfer speculation
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Speaking after Palace’s goalless draw with Chelsea, Glasner was asked directly about Guehi and teammate Eberechi Eze. His answer was clear:
“It’s good advice to the kids to not always believe what you read, especially on the internet. Who knows if the rumours that are written are the truth? Everybody tells people things for their own advantage.”
Glasner added: “The 15, 16 players who had the most minutes last year are still here. There are a lot of rumours about Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi but they were 100 per cent with this group in Crystal Palace and they have proved that in a big way.”
His words suggest Palace are not preparing for an imminent exit. Yet in football, managers often say one thing while negotiations take place in the background. That’s the game within the game.
For Liverpool, the appeal remains obvious. Guehi fits the squad’s needs, is Premier League proven, and would be a long-term option.
The challenge is convincing Palace to lower their asking price, reportedly near £50 million. As the deadline approaches, this story may have more twists before the final whistle.
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