Fabrizio Romano has shared the latest update on Marc Guehi’s transfer situation, amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester City. Here’s what’s happening ¹ ²:

– Liverpool’s Interest: Liverpool have Marc Guehi on their shortlist for center-back, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the Reds are seriously considering him as a replacement for Jarell Quansah, who is set to join Bayer Leverkusen.

– Crystal Palace’s Valuation: Crystal Palace is reportedly valuing Guehi at around £50 million, but Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes is willing to bide their time to strike a favorable deal. The Eagles prefer to cash in on Guehi rather than let him leave on a free transfer next summer.

– Potential Replacement: If Guehi leaves Crystal Palace, the club might sign Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP, who is available for between £40 million and £50 million. Diomande is reportedly in advanced talks with Palace.

– Manchester City’s Interest: Manchester City are now eyeing a late hijack to sign Guehi ahead of Liverpool if both Nathan Ake and Akanji leave this month. However, Romano suggests that while Newcastle is interested in Guehi, things aren’t that advanced yet.

– Transfer Talks: Liverpool will activate center-back options as soon as Jarell Quansah’s deal is completed, with Guehi being one of the top targets. The Reds have already agreed to a fee for Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, with a third deal under discussion.

Guehi’s situation is complex, with multiple clubs vying for his signature. Liverpool seems determined to secure his services, but Crystal Palace is holding out for a significant fee. Manchester City’s interest adds another layer of complexity to the transfer saga. As the transfer window heats up, it will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds ¹ ² ³.