According to Liverpool, talks over the possible transfer of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi to Anfield in January have been reopened TEAMtalk.
The Reds were unable to sign the centre-back last summer as the deal fell through after Palace reportedly failed to secure a viable replacement in time.
The 25-year-old is now entering the final year of his contract and has developed into one of the Premier League’s most consistent centre-backs since joining from Chelsea in July 2021.
Over the past four seasons he has played a central role in Palace’s progress, contributing to their victories in both the FA Cup and Community Shield this year. He now appears ready for the next step in his career, with several clubs now looking to sign him.
After the chase fell through last summer, it appears Liverpool are still ready to land his signature TEAMtalk claims the Premier League champions have this week reopened talks with Guehi’s entourage to begin negotiations over his potential move to Anfield in January.
With the 25-year-old set to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England in January, Real Madrid have expressed interest in the defender and are currently exploring a possible deal to sign him as a free agent when his contract expires, the report said.
As a result TEAMtalk reports that the Reds are looking to steal a march on their rivals to land the Ivory-born England international, with Arne Slot labeling him as a ‘priority target’ to strengthen his backline.
Guehi to Liverpool
In a boost for the Merseyside giants, the report adds that Guehi remains open to a move to Liverpool, having already agreed personal terms. The club are now set to submit a formal bid worth up to £30 million in January to sign the Englishman, who is also key for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool have conceded 20 goals in 13 games so far this season and have kept just two clean sheets in their last nine games, resulting in 2-0 wins against Aston Villa and West Ham United.
Individually, Ibrahima Konate, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has not been at his best, while Joe Gomez has played just 43 minutes of Premier League football this season and his unreliability has left Arne Slot without depth and capable options to call on.
Therefore, a move for a reliable centre-back like Guehi in January would be ideal to strengthen their push for Champions League qualification next season.
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