Guehi to Liverpool update

An editorial look at Marc Guehi’s possible move to Liverpool and what it means for Crystal Palace

Guehi Targeted by Liverpool as Palace Faces Summer Dilemma

Marc Guehi, 25, has less than 12 months left on his Crystal Palace contract and is reportedly keen on a move to Liverpool. Liverpool remain in talks with Palace, with Guehi valued at about £45 million. Palace chairman Steve Parish wants to avoid losing him on the cheap and may selling this summer to prevent a free exit next year. Palace also face a broader dilemma: keep Guehi and risk losing him for nothing, or cash in now while they can still command a fee.

Guehi must decide whether to push for a starting place at Liverpool or stay at Palace to finish the season. Palace are already considering replacements should he leave, with French talent Jeremy Jacquet on a summer shortlist. Liverpool, meanwhile, believe Guehi would fit their defensive needs but are not prepared to overpay if the price remains firm. The club has already added Giovanni Leoni, a young option, to bolster the back line behind Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Joe Gomez.

This is a classic transfer moment where contract clocks and price tags collide. Palace faces a business choice: risk losing Guehi for free next year or accept a fee that reflects his market value. Liverpool’s interest signals a broader strategy to strengthen the defense, but the decision also tests Klopp’s depth and the club’s willingness to pay a premium for a player who could fit into their long-term plans. The window’s uncertainty is intensified by a potential replacement plan at Palace, which could redefine their defensive options in the near term. The outcome will hinge on Guehi’s willingness to move and Palace’s readiness to sell for the right price, not just what the market currently bears.

Highlights

The next few weeks will reveal who holds the leverage in this transfer tug of war.