It is no surprise that Liverpool are looking for another striker before the 2025 summer transfer window ends next week. And Alexander Isak is currently their number 1 target.
This can be considered an exciting story, but the match between Newcastle and Liverpool itself also showed clear evidence that The Kop need to add more firepower at the front line.
Liverpool have strengthened their defense with three new signings, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and potential 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni. In addition, they still have a long-term trio of experience in the center of defense, including Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez.
Therefore, Liverpool do not intend to recruit more defenders this summer and are not too worried if they have to wait. However, looking at Konate's struggling performance against Newcastle, after an unimpressive match against Bournemouth, it is easy to understand why they want to own Marc Guehi.
Many people wonder why Liverpool are chasing Crystal Palace's centre-back, even skeptical about Guehi's ability to leave as the 2026 World Cup is approaching. But Konate is not an untouchable option. And if he arrived at Anfield before the transfer window closes, he could be given the opportunity to start regularly.
In addition, Konate's contract situation is also a factor worth paying attention to. The current agreement between the two sides is only 12 months away, while there has not yet reached a common voice for the new contract. Although Liverpool want to keep the French centre-back, the arrival of Guehi will certainly still give them more peace of mind.
Leoni is a versatile centre-back who can play well on both wing. If he continues to develop in the right direction, he is expected to become a worthy successor to Van Dijk in the future. With that potential, Leoni will certainly have many opportunities to play.
Gomez's fitness is also a big question mark. Meanwhile, the Reds are not only looking for competition for Konate, but also expect Guehi to create motivation to strengthen his position in the squad.
Guehi has publicly expressed his desire to join Anfield this summer, believing that he is capable of winning a starting position. It was a big gamble as the 2026 World Cup was approaching, but the English midfielder was confident he would have enough playing time to convince coach Thomas Tuchel.
Another option is for Guehi to continue playing for Palace for another season and then move to Liverpool on a free transfer. This is an option that The Kop will not rule out if negotiations fail.
Although coach Oliver Glasner is determined to keep him, President Steve Parish understands that a large transfer fee at this time will significantly help the club's financial situation.
In fact, Guehi is a deal that could be finalized early next week. But the Newcastle game has given Liverpool's board an idea that they should push for a new deal right now.
"Unfortunately, Marc Guehi is the captain of the team we lost to last Sunday. If you want to talk about him, you should go meet coach Oliver Glasner and ask him for his opinion," said Arne Slot after the Super Cup match, where Liverpool lost to Crystal Palace.
