Liverpool are being widely reported as the favourites to sign Marc Guehi if the Crystal Palace defender moves this summer. The Telegraph has been cited as putting the Reds in \u2018pole position\u2019 for his services, with Newcastle United having been close to a move 12 months ago for over \u00a370 million ($94.1 million).<\/p>\n
Guehi is entering the final year of his contract, which could push his price down, though “If a new deal is reached, perhaps his value could come in around the same figure.” He has made at least 34 appearances over the last four Premier League seasons. A knee injury in 2023\u201324 kept him out for two months, but otherwise he has remained a consistent presence on multiple clubs’ radars. Last season he scored three goals and provided two assists.<\/p>\n
Chelsea are also linked with defensive reinforcements after Levi Colwill suffered an ACL injury in training that should rule him out for a majority of the season. The club are known admirers of their academy graduate, but they are examining internal options following the signing of Jorrel Hato this summer.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s central defence picture has shifted this window. Jarell Quansah departed for Bayer Leverkusen, leaving Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 and Joe Gomez as the senior first-team options. Konat\u00e9 is also entering the final year of his contract as Real Madrid continue to sound out the possibility of a free transfer next summer. Manager Arne Slot also used Andy Robertson at centre back against Athletic Club over the week, which could reflect a desire to demonstrate a need for additional cover.<\/p>\n
The Reds have refreshed their wide areas, bringing in Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, with the latter stepping in for the outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold. Slot will have a direct opportunity to assess Guehi when Liverpool face Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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