Liverpool are believed to be pushing ahead of their pursuit of a brand new defensive chief following the near-confirmed sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.
In response to DaveOCKOPwe are actually “closing in on a deal for Marc Guehi” with the 24-year-old seen as a key goal to switch the Warrington-born centre-back.
As famous by the outlet, our recruitment staff initially made contact with the England worldwide’s representatives earlier this yr and talks are actually set to speed up.
The Crystal Palace captain enters the ultimate yr of his deal and has no real interest in extending his keep in South London, making him an attainable homegrown possibility who has already confirmed his high quality at each membership and worldwide stage.
Having led Palace to their first FA Cup title and featured all through England’s run to the Euro 2024 ultimate, the previous Chelsea man is set to retain his worldwide spot forward of the 2026 World Cup.
His motivation shall be common minutes, and whereas we’ll have the ability to provide that ultimately, the participant’s camp had been informed early on that endurance could be vital throughout negotiations.
Guehi’s Premier League pedigree provides worth to Liverpool rebuild
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Guehi’s familiarity with the league, mixed along with his management qualities and age profile, makes him a logical match for Arne Slot’s second season.
Quansah, who solely began one Premier League recreation after we secured the title, now appears to be like set to depart for Leverkusen in a €30m-plus-bonuses deal.
Our boss has already proven he’s not afraid to boost the bar and reshape the squad—even when which means letting go of academy graduates.
Liverpool have already signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer season and the Quansah charge may assist stability the books after breaking the British switch file.
If the Guehi deal is finalised across the £40m-45m mark, it could signify good worth—although Palace shall be robust negotiators given Chelsea’s 20% sell-on clause from his £18m transfer in 2021.
Nonetheless, Guehi’s profile as an skilled Premier League performer who’s nonetheless creating may show important as we glance to defend our league title and problem in Europe.
Paul Joyce has additionally confirmed our curiosity within the England worldwide and this one may improve in depth now we’ve acquired out different signings over the road.
Ought to the England man arrive, he’d be part of a backline already improved by the additions of Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez—indicators that this rebuild is just simply starting.
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