Liverpool reportedly remain ‘interested’ in signing Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, according to BBC Sport journalist Sami Mokbel.
Since moving to Selhurst Park from Chelsea in 2021, the 25-year-old has enjoyed great success, winning the FA Cup and Community Shield trophies.
Currently, the Englishman has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and has also secured his place in the starting lineup of the England national team.
With Guehi’s current contract set to expire at the end of this season, speculation about his future has arisen in recent months.
Liverpool came very close to signing him on deadline day last summer, but Oliver Glasner ultimately refused to let him leave as the Eagles were unable to find a suitable replacement.
Now, move on BBC Sports, Mokbel report that following the injury problems of Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, with John Stones sidelined due to his injury, Manchester City have identified Guehi as a serious option to strengthen the backline.
Although the Citizens have not yet taken a formal approach, they have begun to accelerate their efforts to complete the operation before the February 2 transfer deadline.
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In addition to the Citizens, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are also interested in the England international. Moreover, Liverpool remain ‘strongly interested’ in him and could make a concrete approach this month.
Liverpool currently lack depth at centre-back, as Ibrahima Konate and Virgil Van Dijk have been the undisputed starters under Arne Slot since the start of last season.
However, new summer signing Giovanni Leoni has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury. On the other hand, Joe Gomez continues to struggle with fitness issues.
Konate, like Guehi, has now entered the last few months of his current contract; Moreover, Van Dijk will turn 35 next year and is showing signs of decline this season.
Therefore, revamping the defense would be the right decision for Liverpool this year, and Guehi, valued at around £48 million by Transfer marketwould be a major coup if they finally managed to secure his service.
He is fast, strong, good in the air, plays comfortably at the back and is efficient in defensive contributions.
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