Liverpool are still very interested in recruiting Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, but they do not agree with the £40 million offered by the London team. At the same time, The Kop also want to avoid prolonged controversy if they continue to chase this central defender.
The Eagles defender has affirmed his position as an important player for the England team and one of the brightest stars at Selhurst Park. He took on the role of Palace captain in the FA Cup trophy journey last season. However, Guehi did not want to extend his contract with Palace and could leave as a free agent after the next 12 months.
This would be a big blow for Palace, who rejected Newcastle's £65 million offer to sign Guehi last summer. If Liverpool want to own this centre-back, the only remaining problem will be the price that both sides can agree on.
The Kop have spent £200 million this summer but are still eager to add to their defence. Guehi has an impressive skill set, but the Merseyside team's leadership is not very interested in weekly negotiations, according to British media.
Currently, Liverpool believes that the £40 million price that Palace requires is too high, considering Guehi's current situation and the possibility of signing him for free in the future.
Tottenham, Newcastle and Chelsea have all expressed interest in many different levels for Guehi since the end of the 2024-2025 season. The defender was a member of the Blues, and the London club had a habit of letting players leave before bringing them back with new contracts.
Liverpool themselves are also making some changes in their defense. They have moved Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate is out of contract next summer and is not too interested in a new contract.
Konate is said to be very eager to move to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Joe Gomez is struggling with injuries, making Virgil van Dijk an irreplaceable leader in defence. Possessing Guehi to pair up with the Dutch centre-back could be a big step forward for the reigning Premier League champions.
Palace are facing the risk of losing many big names this summer. 12 months ago, they saw Michael Olise leave, and Eberechi Eze is currently being pursued by Arsenal, as the player himself also wants to move to the Emirates.
