“Following Wirtz, Hughes maintains momentum as Liverpool near major breakthrough in £45m chase”

Liverpool’s Relentless Transfer Push Continues with Guehi Now in Their Sights

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” may be the name of a hit U.S. sitcom, but it’s certainly not a philosophy Liverpool are following in this summer’s transfer window.

The Reds have already been active, securing four new signings for Arne Slot’s squad: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, and Armin Pecsi have all arrived, with Friday evening’s record-breaking £116m capture of Florian Wirtz marking a major statement of intent.

And they’re not done yet. Milos Kerkez looks set to be the next name through the door in the coming days, and the Premier League champions are showing no signs of slowing down.

According to The Telegraph, Liverpool are preparing to make a “significant offer” for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. TEAMtalk reported on Saturday that the club is “very close” to agreeing personal terms with the 24-year-old. That agreement would pave the way for official negotiations with Palace.

Although the Eagles reportedly value Guehi at £70m, the fact that he has just one year remaining on his contract could open the door for a deal around £45m. Liverpool are eager to act quickly, aiming to beat out any rival suitors for the England international.

With Jarell Quansah’s move to Bayer Leverkusen gathering momentum — potentially bringing in £30m — Liverpool are already preparing for a defensive reshuffle. Should Palace be open to talks, that money could help fund the pursuit of Guehi, who recently captained his side to an FA Cup final win.

Personal terms nearing completion suggests the player is open to the move, and Richard Hughes, who played a major role in securing Wirtz, may once again prove adept at negotiating below the initial asking price.

Micah Richards recently praised Guehi for his “calm and composed” displays during England’s Euro 2024 run, and securing a young, homegrown talent with Premier League pedigree for £45m would represent smart business by Liverpool.

While it’s still early days in the chase for Guehi, all signs point to Liverpool pressing forward at full speed in their mission to reinforce their back line this summer.