Liverpool’s opening win over Bournemouth should have been champagne football with fireworks—but instead it looked like a fire drill at the back. Defensive frailties were glaring, and Theo Walcott urges Liverpool to move for Guehi before the transfer window slams shut. His point? Virgil van Dijk is no longer the indomitable wall we all thought was made of granite. Post-injury, the Dutchman’s pace looks more like slow Wi-Fi than lightning-fast broadband.
Why Walcott Urges Liverpool to Move for Guehi Now
Theo Walcott, who knows a thing or two about losing half a yard of speed, was blunt: Guehi is younger, quicker, and perfectly positioned to be the heir apparent. He’s basically the “upgrade now” notification Liverpool can’t keep snoozing. At £40 million, the Crystal Palace defender isn’t cheap, but considering Liverpool’s ambitions, bargain-hunting might be like buying knock-off AirPods—you’ll regret it when the sound cuts mid-song.
The Transfer Tug-of-War
Palace want £40m, Liverpool are thinking closer to £30m, and Guehi is sitting in the middle wondering which way to pack his bags. With his contract ticking down, Liverpool’s cautious approach could backfire. Waiting until January may mean a mid-season scramble, and by then, Arsenal or Chelsea could swoop in just to be irritating.
Author’s Take: Pull the Trigger, Slot
If Arne Slot wants to keep Liverpool’s title charge intact, the decision is easy: go get Guehi. He isn’t just Van Dijk’s understudy; he’s the future face of Liverpool’s backline. In football, hesitation often costs more than a bold buy. Yes, it’s a gamble, but so is pretending Konaté won’t pull a hamstring before Halloween.
Walcott: Final Word
Walcott urges Liverpool to move for Guehi, and for once, the punditry chorus might be onto something. Defensive patches won’t win you a title; reinforcements will. Liverpool’s choice is clear—act now or risk replaying the same old defensive horror show.