Liverpool’s Pursuit of Marc Guehi Boosted as Arsenal Eyes Alternative Target
Liverpool is actively searching for a new center-back, and their chances of signing Marc Guehi could improve significantly if Arsenal opts to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia instead.
Guehi has become one of England’s standout defenders and may be available at a reduced price this summer, with his contract at Crystal Palace set to expire next year.
The Reds are facing a transitional phase at the back. Jarell Quansah is expected to join Bayer Leverkusen, Ibrahima Konaté is entering the final year of his contract, and Virgil van Dijk will turn 34 soon. Additionally, Joe Gomez is recovering from a hamstring injury that prematurely ended his season.
Liverpool views Guehi, 24, as a long-term solution in defense and a potential direct replacement for Quansah. The appeal for Guehi could be stronger at Anfield, where he may find a more straightforward path to regular first-team football.
While Arsenal is also interested in the Palace defender, their backline is more settled with Gabriel Magalhães recently signing a long-term deal and negotiations ongoing to extend William Saliba’s contract, which currently runs until 2026. A potential move for Mosquera by the Gunners would further limit Guehi’s opportunities in North London, possibly giving Liverpool an edge in the race.
Despite interest from Newcastle and Tottenham, Guehi has reportedly told friends he prefers a move to Liverpool. According to The Guardian, he’s also open to running down his Palace contract and leaving on a free transfer next summer.
Liverpool, who have already signed Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez in a summer spending spree worth around $250 million including add-ons, are showing no signs of slowing down. Their transfer budget has been boosted by the exits of Caoimhin Kelleher and Trent Alexander-Arnold, along with Quansah’s expected departure, putting them in a strong financial position to push forward with a deal for Guehi.
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