Liverpool are ready to push forward in their pursuit of a new centre-back this summer, but they’re determined not to overpay.
The club remains interested in Marc Guehi, with sporting director Richard Hughes keen on the Crystal Palace defender. However, any serious move will depend on Palace lowering their valuation, especially considering Guehi’s contract runs until 2026.
Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Guehi is still a top target, with fresh discussions expected to take place this week. This follows the completion of Jarell Quansah’s £30 million transfer to Bayer Leverkusen — a deal that included a buy-back clause and saw the young defender complete his medical on Monday.
Whether a deal with Palace can be reached hinges on how much flexibility they’re willing to show. While Palace may be reluctant to lose one of their key players and a current England international for less than they believe he’s worth, they also risk losing him for free in 2026.
From Liverpool’s perspective, a deal would make more sense financially if Palace lower their asking price to closer to the £30 million received for Quansah. Reports suggest there’s currently a £10–15 million gap between what Liverpool are willing to pay and Palace’s demands. If that gap isn’t narrowed, Liverpool may opt to revisit the deal next year.
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