Liverpool have been rocked by Giovanni Leoni’s cruciate ligament injury, sustained during their 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton. The summer recruit is expected to be out for months, leaving Jurgen Klopp’s successor Arne Slot short of defensive cover.
With Joe Gomez now the only natural backup to Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, Liverpool are weighing up January options. Marc Guehi, who nearly joined from Crystal Palace on deadline day, is once again on their radar.
The Reds had originally hoped to wait and secure him on a free transfer, but Leoni’s absence could accelerate their plans. Palace may be forced to accept less than their £35m summer valuation if they choose to cash in.
However, Liverpool face stiff competition, with Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Barcelona all circling. Rated as one of the Premier League’s top defenders, Guehi’s future is shaping up to be one of the transfer stories of the season.
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