Arne Slot has admitted that we got here very near signing Marc Guehi this summer season, however the transfer collapsed within the ultimate hours of the switch window.
The 25-year-old centre-back seemed set to swap Crystal Palace for Anfield, with a deal sheet submitted earlier than the deadline.
However Palace finally determined to not promote, leaving us to proceed with out additional defensive reinforcements.
Liverpool boss on Guehi switch collapse
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Talking at his pre-Burnley press convention, our boss stated: “I believe it might be ridiculous if I’m going to disclaim we had been near signing (Guehi), that’s so out within the open that that may be ridiculous.
“This stuff occur in soccer… within the final second, issues change. This will occur.”
The Dutchman confirmed his admiration for the England worldwide however insisted we’re not quick on choices.
“For me, we want to signal him in fact, as a result of we had been in for him,” he continued.
“However we performed Arsenal the place Virgil and Ibou performed an impressive sport and Joe got here in 20 minutes earlier than the tip and did excellent as nicely.
“With us signing Giovanni Leoni, who had his first worldwide call-up, and Ryan and Wata that may play there, so it’s not like abruptly we don’t have choices in that place anymore.”
Guehi stays admired regardless of Liverpool setback
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Paul Joyce has steered that we’ll solely wait till the summer season to revisit the transfer on a free, although Actual Madrid are additionally stated to be occupied with the identical tactic, which might make competitors fierce.
Liverpool’s record-breaking summer season transfers present that we’re not afraid to behave decisively out there when the suitable alternative arises.
This strategy was used to land Alexander Isak on deadline day, with the Swedish ahead finishing a £125 million transfer to Anfield on a day that ought to have seen the Palace captain arrive too.
On Guehi, Slot added: “It’s a pity however not just for us, but additionally for the participant I believe.
“However he’s in a superb place, enjoying at Palace the place he received the Neighborhood Protect and the FA Cup with an excellent supervisor as nicely.
“Let’s see what the long run brings for him and for us.”
With Guehi admired and defensive depth already strengthened by Giovanni Leoni, the approaching months might resolve whether or not Liverpool make one other try or look elsewhere when the subsequent home windows open.
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