Just as they battled it out for the Premier League crown last season, Liverpool and Arsenal are once again going head-to-head—this time off the pitch—in pursuit of a top-flight standout.
Both clubs have already made significant early moves in the transfer market. Liverpool have secured deals for Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, while Arsenal are nearing the acquisition of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, a player previously linked with Liverpool.
Now, attention from both sides has turned to Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. Entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park, the FA Cup-winning defender is expected to depart this summer, with several top-tier teams showing strong interest.
Guehi, however, is reportedly keen on a move to Liverpool.
According to Football Insider, the England international is leaning towards a switch to the Premier League champions over a move to Arsenal. One key reason could be the likelihood of limited playing time at the Emirates, where Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba have formed a solid centre-back partnership.
Former chief scout Mick Brown shed light on the situation, explaining Guehi’s priorities:
“Marc wants consistent game time next season,” he told Football Insider. “His focus is on securing regular minutes, especially with the World Cup on the horizon. If Arsenal can’t guarantee him that due to their current centre-back pairing, he’s ready to say no. It’s the same story with any club—if he’s not starting, he won’t go.”
Brown added that Newcastle and Liverpool may be in better positions to offer Guehi first-team football, noting that Liverpool could be the ideal destination where the defender could establish himself.
Meanwhile, former striker Troy Deeney voiced his support for the potential Anfield switch on talkSPORT, saying:
“He’d be a great fit alongside Van Dijk—it’s a smart long-term plan for Liverpool.”
While Arsenal are still interested, Guehi’s desire for regular starts appears to have swung the momentum in Liverpool’s favour.
A journalist has also hinted that Crystal Palace may be open to letting him go, adding further fuel to Liverpool’s growing interest.
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