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Liverpool set to sign Guehi

Liverpool have clearance to pursue Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in a late window move.

August 12, 2025 at 09:11 AM
blur Liverpool finally get green light to complete next signing but Reds will not sign superstar attacker

Liverpool win clearance to push for Marc Guehi as the club narrows forward options late in the window.

Liverpool secure green light to sign Guehi and attacker plans clarified

Liverpool have been given the go ahead to pursue a deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with the club aiming to strengthen the back line in the final weeks of the transfer window. Palace are open to selling Guehi if a new contract cannot be agreed, and the price tag around the 40 million pound mark is expected to shape talks.

Key Takeaways

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Guehi is the preferred centre back target for Liverpool in this window
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Palace signaled a willingness to sell if Guehi won’t renew his contract
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Late window deals hinge on price and contract timing
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Liverpool are evaluating a mix of senior and youth options to strengthen attack
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Barcola reports have been dismissed by Liverpool’s management
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Isak situation at Newcastle adds another layer to forward planning
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Market talk suggests a 40m price tag is a potential hurdle or bargaining point

"We’d have to do that, of course. For players of that calibre to leave on a free, it’s a problem for us unfortunately."

Steve Parish on Guehi’s contract situation

"We’ll just have to see what happens. But, you know, it needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind."

Parish on Guehi’s future

"Liverpool still expected to sign a centre-back between now and the end of the window."

Ben Jacobs on transfer timing

The move fits Liverpool’s pattern of late window activity, balancing the need for a top center back with the risk of buying under time pressure. A deal would test the club’s wage structure and loan or academy options as they weigh minutes for Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate against long term squad planning. The broader transfer mood centers on whether Liverpool can land Guehi without compromising a clear path for rising talents and whether funds should be reserved for a forward upgrade as Alexander Isak’s future remains unsettled at Newcastle.

Highlights

  • Timing in a late window shapes a season
  • A strong defence buys a club time to push forward
  • Prices on the table test the balance of ambition and prudence

Transfer budget and policy risk

The Guehi deal relies on a late window price and contract outcomes. If spend constraints bite or a sale falls through, the club risks fan scrutiny and strategic misalignment.

The window still has weeks to run, but the path to a balanced rebuild is taking shape.

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