Liverpool have been linked with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi for a long time, but they have identified Maxence Lacroix as an alternative.
According to a report by Football Insider, Liverpool are keeping tabs on 25-year-old French defender Maxence Lacroix as an alternative to his Crystal Palace teammate Maxence Lacroix.
Guehi came very close to signing for Liverpool during the summer transfer window, but the move collapsed in the end. Crystal Palace pulled the plug on the deal despite agreeing terms with the Premier League champions initially. The Eagles failed to secure a replacement for their captain, and they were forced to keep him.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to reignite their interest in Guehi. There have been rumours that they could return for the English defender in January. He will be a free agent at the end of the season, and Crystal Palace could be under pressure to sell him in January so that they do not lose him for free. It seems that Liverpool are looking at his teammate Lacroix as well.
The French defender has been exceptional since his move to the Premier League and there is no doubt that he is good enough to play for the biggest clubs in the country. It would be a massive challenge for Liverpool to convince Crystal Palace to sell the player. The Eagles are likely to lose Guehi in the coming months, and they will not want to lose another quality defender.
Also, Lacroix is enjoying his football at the South London club, and he is unlikely to force an exit anytime soon. It will be difficult for Liverpool to get the deal done. They would need to pay a substantial amount of money to convince the Eagles.
The Eagles were unable to convince Crystal Palace easily in their pursuit of Guehi during the summer transfer window, and signing the French defender will be more difficult for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Liverpool need to tighten up at the back.
Signing a quality central defender will be a top priority for them. Ibrahima Konate will be a free agent in the summer, and he has not signed an extension with the club. Lacroix could be a quality replacement for his compatriot. The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be exciting for him, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds. Meanwhile, Joe Gomez has been linked with a move away from Liverpool as well.
