Liverpool’s summer transfer activity shows no signs of slowing down.
They’ve already overhauled their defensive line with the arrivals of Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi, and Freddie Woodman.
Now, with Jarell Quansah sold to Bayer Leverkusen, Arne Slot’s side appears to be stepping up their efforts to bring in a new centre-back.
Reports suggest that Marc Guehi is open to a move to Anfield.
Guehi deal hinges on conditions
Liverpool are interested in signing Guehi, but they won’t agree to a deal solely on Crystal Palace’s terms. Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that the Reds are unwilling to pay a fee in the £40–45 million range.
In the meantime, the club is exploring alternative options, including Ajax’s highly-rated left-footed defender Jorrel Hato.
While Guehi is 24 — slightly outside the preferred age range of sporting director Richard Hughes — Liverpool could make an exception due to his experience and leadership as Palace captain.
Reinforcements needed at centre-back
Liverpool’s cautious approach in the transfer market has served them well, especially during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure. However, the need for a new centre-back this summer is undeniable.
With Quansah gone and questions over Ibrahima Konate’s future — his contract ends in 2026 — plus Joe Gomez’s patchy injury history, the Reds are short at the back.
Guehi would be a smart option. He’s relatively affordable, composed in possession, and has an excellent injury record. Though his passing stats (51.93 attempts per 90 at 83.5% completion) don’t match Konate’s (62.64 at 90.4%), that could improve in a possession-dominant team like Liverpool.
More notably, the England defender has been consistently available — missing just 13 games in total for Palace since the 2020/21 season, all of which came in the last campaign.
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