Liverpool have made massive progress in their efforts to sign a Premier League player before deadline day, submitting an offer for his services.
Liverpool handed Alexander Isak boost
The Reds' pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has become increasingly frustrating, with the Magpies proving stubborn, not least because they haven't been able to sign a sufficient replacement.
That has now changed, however, with VfB Stuttgart star Nick Woltemade reportedly closing in on a move to St James' Park in a big-money transfer.
Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has said that it has paved the way for Liverpool to now go on and complete the signing of Isak, with Newcastle also keen on signing Brentford's Yoane Wissa.
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The ball is now in the Reds' court, in terms of tabling an improved second offer for the Swede, as they look to bring him in and make him the most expensive signing in the history of British football. Now, another player could also be on his way to Anfield in the coming days.
Liverpool make £40m offer for Marc Guehi
According to Football Insider, Liverpool and FSG have now made a bid of £36m plus £4m in add-ons for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, as they look to snap him up before the window closes.
It is the amount that the Eagles are "looking for", having already lost Eberechi Eze to Arsenal this summer, with the report adding that the Reds have "finally made their move".
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi during the warm up before the match
After a frustrating few weeks in the transfer market for Liverpool, things do now excitingly appear to be falling into place at the perfect time, both in terms of Guehi and Isak.
The former may not be the record-breaking addition that the latter could be, but he would be a fantastic signing in his own right, pushing Ibrahima Konate for a starting berth from the off, especially given the Frenchman's poor current form.
Guehi is an unflappable figure who has impressed so much for both Palace and England in recent years, with Gareth Southgate waxing lyrical about his performances at Euro 2024 last summer.
"He’s been exceptional. We obviously lose him now for the next game, but he’s a young defender that we’ve had enormous belief in and he’s justified that with his performances in this tournament."
At 25, Guehi is at the perfect age to come in and be a hit for Liverpool, proving himself in the Premier League, and the move could be beneficial to him as he looks to reach another level, especially improving his chances of starting for England at next year's World Cup.