Liverpool’s interest in Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi has been previously reported, with the club inquiring about his situation in March. The 24-year-old has been a key player for England at the Euros and will play a crucial role in the final against Spain on Sunday.
Guehi’s consistent presence in the England squad is a testament to his impressive performances at the club level over the past few seasons. It was reported last month that Liverpool sees him as a target, and the club’s hierarchy had already taken notice of him before his international rise.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool made inquiries about Guehi in March but did not pursue any proposals or negotiations. It is believed that Crystal Palace informed Liverpool that they would only consider bids around £65 million for the defender, who still has two years left on his contract.
With Guehi still involved in the Euros, any potential move will likely happen later this month or in August. Manchester United and Tottenham have also been linked with the player in the past.
Signing Guehi would be a smart move for Liverpool. At 24 years old, he has considerable experience with over 170 senior games under his belt, making him a promising prospect for both the immediate future and the long term. As a left-sided centre-back, he could provide competition and a younger alternative to Virgil van Dijk, who currently occupies that position.
While sources at Liverpool have stated that signing a defender is not an immediate priority, it is hard to ignore the fact that the club is now short on options following Joel Matip’s departure in the summer. With van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Jarell Quansah, and Joe Gomez as their current choices, Liverpool knows from recent history that having more depth in this position is essential.
In addition to Guehi, Liverpool has been linked with other young defenders such as Riccardo Calafiori and Levi Colwill. However, the club’s transfer activities have been relatively quiet, leaving fans speculating on potential signings.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, will pursue the possibility of securing Guehi’s signature after the Euros. The defender has clearly caught the attention of Liverpool, but only time will tell if a deal will materialize.