Marc Guehi is considered a potential addition to strengthen Arne Slot’s defensive consistency throughout the 2025-2026 season. However, the England centre-back was unable to make the move to Anfield as Crystal Palace failed to secure a replacement in time. With fierce competition for his signature, the 25-year-old may not join the Reds. As a result Liverpool have reportedly turned their attention to four more centre-backs for the 2026-2027 season.
Although Guehi was reportedly one of the defenders preferred by coach Arne Slot, the England international is said to have disappeared from Liverpool’s priority list after demanding a Includes $41 million signing fee immediately salary of more than $15 million per season, according to Liverpool Echo. As a result, clubs such as Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG are reportedly leading the race for his signature, according to Lewis Steele.
Following this unexpected shift, Liverpool are said to have turned their attention to four centre-backs ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Maxence Lacroix and Nathan Collins have emerged as clear candidates following their impact in the Premier League. Beside them, Joel Ordoñez from Club Brugge has come into the picture as potential reinforcement. Finally, RC Celta’s Oscar Mingueza completes the listappreciated for its soundness and the opportunity to work as a free agent.
Instead of seeking emergency reinforcements in January 2026, Liverpool are reportedly aiming to keep their squad intact until the end of the 2025-2026 season. At that point, the potential continuity of Ibrahima Konaté, in addition to a possible departure of Joe Gomez, could open up space for one of these options. Besides the front office may try to overpay while focusing on the right profile.
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during the Premier League match.
Liverpool could avoid major investments in the 2026/27 season
Although Liverpool failed to shine in the first part of the season, coach Arne Slot seems to find the right way to turn the team’s situation around. By betting on Dominik Szoboszlai as a right winger and unlocking the best version of Florian Wirtz, we have The Reds now four wins in a row. In light of this, Liverpool could opt not to pursue major investments in the 2026-2027 season despite the possible departure of Mohamed Salah.
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Not only because of Szoboszlai’s impressive form, but also because of the The emergence of Jeremy Frimpong and the possible return of Harvey Elliott could see the Reds decide against signing a blockbuster to replace Salah. Moreover, Antoine Semenyo appears to be heading to Manchester City, according to Fabrizio Romano. As a result coach Arne Slot can only insist on a solid defensive additionputting his faith in the current attacking unit for next season.
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