Liverpool push for Guehi as window nears end

Liverpool consider a late move for Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace hold firm on price with the transfer window closing.

Liverpool poised to push for Guehi as window nears its end

Liverpool have been active in the transfer market this summer and with less than two weeks left in the window, a move for Marc Guehi remains in play. Palace are holding out for a fee for the England defender who is in the final year of his contract, and the club has indicated it would not let him leave for free next year. In the meantime, Liverpool have shown depth and ambition by adding multiple new players, but coach Arne Slot will want the squad to gel before any side deals are sealed.

The article notes that Guehi could bolster Liverpool’s center-back options behind Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, especially if Konate’s recent showing against Bournemouth points to a need for competition in central defense. Joe Gomez remains in the squad, though his reliability is a factor. Liverpool’s interest is tempered by price and the realities of the window, while Giovanni Leoni’s signing for the academy update signals a broader strategy rather than a single fix for defensive depth.

Liverpool faces a familiar transfer balancing act: chase a quality starting defender while guarding against overpaying in a crowded market. Guehi’s high England profile, reinforced by Gareth Southgate calling him exceptional, raises the stakes for Palace and Liverpool alike. If Palace want to avoid a free exit next year, they may accept a price this window, but any bid must reflect market value and future squad plans. The dynamic also mirrors broader tensions around how far big clubs should push in late summer windows when price tags can skew strategic thinking and undermine long-term planning. The next moves could redefine Liverpool’s defensive spine for the season or reveal a gap that no late deal can fill.

Highlights

Transfer talk can shape a club’s season as much as any match result.