Liverpool could have the chance to sign Marc Guehi on a cut-price deal in the summer with Crystal Palace resigned to losing the defender.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool could have the chance to sign Marc Guehi for a price lower than his previous valuation. Crystal Palace could accept proposals in the region of £50-60 million, with Liverpool keen alongside Chelsea and Tottenham.
Marc Guehi was seemingly close to leaving Crystal Palace last summer when Newcastle United put up a relentless pursuit to sign the defender. Crystal Palace proved their stance was stronger than ever as they rejected multiple bids from the Magpies as none came close to their valuation reported to be in the region of £75-80 million.
However, that window might have been the best possible chance for Palce to get the best possible value for Guehi. The Euro 2024 finalist’s stock has risen considerably, and with the defender set to enter the final year of his deal at Selhurst Park, the club may have to lower their asking rate, or even risk letting the star defender run down his contract ahead of a Bosman exit in 2026.
The report claims that Palace might accept bids in the region of £50-60 million, which is significantly lower than their previous valuation. Liverpool are linked with a move for Guehi, with the defender reportedly preferring a move to Anfield over others. The Merseysiders gear up for a pivotal summer window, which could see Arne Slot potentially revamping his entire backline, including the two centre-backs.
With Virgil van Dijk leaning towards a Bosman departure in the summer, Ibrahima Konate will enter the last year of his deal. Liverpool are reportedly looking at replacement options for the former, although Guehi could be seen more of a successor to the Dutchman rather than the Frenchman, which does make the Palace man a top defensive target.
Liverpool face competition for Marc Guehi
The Reds are not alone in the race for Guehi, with London duo Chelsea and Tottenham also keen. There were widespread reports of Spurs failing with a move in January, with the club expected to return with their interest ahead of the summer.
Chelsea had Guehi on their books, and with the club now looking for a new defender in the summer, they might be prepared to pay big to land him. In any case, Guehi will attract big interest in the summer, with the Euro 2024 finalist leaning towards an exit from Selhurst Park, as he might pick Liverpool as his top destination should the Merseysiders come in with an offer.
