Just as they fiercely competed for the Premier League title last season, Liverpool and Arsenal are now preparing to battle once again—this time for the signature of a standout Premier League talent.
Both clubs have already made notable moves early in the summer transfer window. Liverpool have secured the arrivals of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, while Arsenal are close to finalizing a deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, a player previously linked with Liverpool.
However, another Premier League star has attracted the attention of both teams: Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. With only a year remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park, the England international is expected to leave the FA Cup winners this summer, with top clubs circling.
According to Football Insider, Guehi is leaning towards a move to Liverpool and is ready to reject Arsenal’s offer. One possible reason is the stiff competition at Arsenal, where Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba form a strong central defensive pairing—limiting his chances of regular starts.
Former chief scout Mick Brown shared insights on the situation:
“Marc Guehi wants consistent game time next season,” he told Football Insider. “He’s got one eye on the World Cup and wants to be a key part of England’s squad. If Arsenal can’t guarantee him minutes because of Saliba and Gabriel, he’s willing to walk away from that opportunity.
“The same logic applies to any club. If he’s not getting first-team football, he won’t make the move. There’s been speculation linking him with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle for a while now. Of those, Newcastle and Liverpool seem the most likely to offer him a regular role.
“I believe Guehi could thrive at Liverpool and become a mainstay in their backline. He’s got the talent and will prove it if given the chance.”
First-team assurances appear to be central to Guehi’s thinking. With Liverpool emerging as his preferred destination, the ball is now in the club’s court to act on their interest.
On talkSPORT, former striker Troy Deeney supported the potential move:
“He’d be a great partner for Van Dijk—a long-term defensive solution for Liverpool.”
Although Arsenal are still involved, Guehi’s desire for consistent playing time has made Liverpool the frontrunner in the race for his signature.
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