Liverpool have established contacts with the representatives of Crystal Palace centre-back, Marc Guehi, about a possible transfer, according to Teamtalk.
In addition to finding a viable replacement for the outgoing coach, Jürgen klopp, the Reds are also prioritizing the search for a quality defender to support club captain Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate. They are also looking for a long-term replacement for the injury-plagued Joel Matip.
team talk He has now revealed that Liverpool have taken concrete steps to sign Guehi, who has been admired by the club for some time, after beginning talks with his agents over a possible transfer.
Along with Liverpool, the report also reveals that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the England International with nine caps, while Chelsea They are looking to bring him back to Stamford Bridge but are currently prioritizing a move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomonde.
Liverpool intends to protect itself from competition from its first division rivals to obtain Guehi's signature in the summer and have already prepared contacts with the defender's intermediaries.
quality player
Palace are willing to demand an astronomical fee for their captain, whose contract at Selhurst Park runs until June 2026. Reports reveal that the south London club are asking for a fee of no less than £50m for the player. 23 years old and also hopes to receive the player's full valuation in the event of a possible loan to one of the interested clubs.
Guehi's transfer rating could also rise if he earns a place in England's 23-man squad for the upcoming European Championship in Germany later this year.
team talk He adds that a move to Anfield would be attractive for the defender, whose performances would be closely watched by the Reds as they mull whether to submit a bid for the defender in the coming months.
The Eagles captain is yet to feature under new manager Oliver Glasner due to a knee injury, but has been an integral core of the Palace defence, making 26 appearances in all competitions before his injury in February. .
He would hope to play a big role for Liverpool if he eventually manages to move to the Merseyside club.
