Liverpool are looking to improve their defensive options, and they have identified the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as a target.
Marc Guehi has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent months, and Liverpool are prepared to pay £65 million to sign the Crystal Palace defender, according to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes.
The Englishman has established himself as a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could prove to be a quality addition for Liverpool. It remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with Crystal Palace. The Eagles will not want to let the player leave easily, but recent reports have suggested that they might be forced to sell him under certain conditions.
Guehi was valued at around £80 million in the summer transfer window when Newcastle United were keen on securing his signature. The Magpies failed with multiple offers to sign the player. The Chelsea academy graduate will certainly want to move on and join a big club in the near future, and the opportunity to play for Liverpool will be quite attractive for him.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The English defender will certainly hope that Crystal Palace are more reasonable with their demands in the coming months so that he can move on and join a big club.
Liverpool need quality central defenders
Liverpool need defensive reinforcements. Players like Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate have struggled with persistent injury problems, and Virgil van Dijk will be out of contract in the summer. The Dutch international defender has not signed an extension with Liverpool yet, and they need to start planning for a future without him, considering his advancing age.
Liverpool might need to invest in more than just one central defender. Meanwhile, Guehi is a proven performer in the Premier League, and he could adapt quickly and make an instant impact at Liverpool if he joins the club.
Liverpool are currently pushing for the league title, and they will be an attractive destination for most players if they can go all the way this season. They have done well in the UEFA Champions League as well.
