Liverpool They are interested in signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace at the end of the season but face competition from manchester unitedaccording to the Telegraph.
The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the world. first division since joining Palace since Chelsea in 2021.
It is no surprise that he is attracting interest from the upper levels of the division with the Telegraph Stating that Liverpool are the latest big club to express their interest in acquiring his services.
The Merseysiders will need to replace Joel Matip at the end of the season and Guehi would be an excellent long-term investment if they could lure him to Anfield.
Guehi has proven himself in the Premier League with consistent performances in recent seasons and hopes to take the next step in his development.
A move to Liverpool would allow him to prove himself in the Champions League and compete for important trophies. The Reds are well positioned to finish in the top four this season.
Ashworth could pursue Guehi
However, the report of Telegraph claims Liverpool will face competition from bitter rivals Manchester United, who have also identified Guehi as a summer target. United need to improve their defensive unit and incorporate improvements for players like Harry Maguire and Johnny Evans.
Manchester United hope to appoint Dan Ashworth as their sporting director and he has been a long-time admirer of the Crystal Palace defender. If his bid to move to Old Trafford comes to fruition, he is expected to try to lure Guehi to United.
Meanwhile, Liverpool will also need to appoint a new sporting director and coach at the end of the season. Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will leave the club in the summer and Jorg Schmadtke is also on the verge of leaving.
Guehi will want to join a stable project where he can compete at a high level consistently. Manchester United are going through a bit of a rebuild at the moment and Liverpool could be a more attractive destination for him. The Reds have won major trophies in recent seasons and are currently challenging for the league title this campaign.
The Crystal Palace defender is supposedly valued at around £60 million but it remains to be seen if the likes of Liverpool or Man Utd will be willing to pay that kind of money this summer.
