Liverpool’s pursuit of Marc Guehi has been a topic of interest, with the Reds reportedly making a final decision on the transfer amid a £40 million standoff with Crystal Palace.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Marc Guehi has been a topic of interest, with the Reds reportedly making a final decision on the transfer amid a £40 million standoff with Crystal Palace. Here’s the latest update:
Transfer Talks
– Liverpool’s Interest: Liverpool has been linked to Guehi, with the defender’s potential departure from Selhurst Park considered viable. Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool will decide on Guehi’s transfer “soon”.
– Crystal Palace’s Valuation: Crystal Palace values Guehi at £40 million, although Liverpool hopes to sign him for less, given his contract situation.
– Guehi’s Concerns: Guehi has expressed concerns over joining Liverpool, primarily due to competition for starts from Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.
Potential Deal Structure
– £30m Plus Add-ons: Some reports suggest Liverpool might offer £30 million plus £5 million in add-ons for Guehi.
– Player-Plus-Cash Arrangement: A player-plus-cash arrangement hasn’t been ruled out, with Crystal Palace reportedly interested in Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott as a potential makeweight ¹ ².
Guehi’s Future
– Regular Game Time: Guehi prioritizes regular game time, which might influence his decision to join Liverpool, given the competition from established defenders.
– Contract Situation: With a year left on his contract, Guehi is in control, and Crystal Palace might struggle to lose him on a free transfer next summer.
– Other Suitor: Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in Guehi, adding complexity to the transfer negotiations ³ ⁴.
