Guehi or Isak – Which Will Make Liverpool’s Title Credentials Better? | OneFootball

Liverpool’s return to genuine title contention in the 2024/25 EPL (English Premier League) campaign has seen plenty of debate around where the squad needs strengthening most.

With Jurgen Klopp’s successor keen to keep the team competitive against Manchester City and Arsenal, two names have been linked heavily: Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace centre-back, and Alexander Isak, the prolific Newcastle striker.

Both are talented, both fill different needs, but which would actually improve Liverpool’s title credentials more? Let’s dive straight in to find out.

What is the current situation?

Defensively, Liverpool have looked shaky at times. Virgil van Dijk remains a colossal presence, but he is not getting any younger. Injuries to Ibrahima Konaté and Joel Matip have left gaps that youngsters like Jarell Quansah have had to step into.

Guehi, meanwhile, has proven himself as one of the most consistent centre-backs in the Premier League, combining calmness on the ball with strong positional play.

On the other side, Liverpool’s attack is not short of firepower, but it has shown signs of inconsistency. Mohamed Salah continues to deliver, but Darwin Núñez both fluctuate in form.

Adding a finisher like Isak, who is clinical, powerful, and versatile, could transform the front line into one of the most ruthless in Europe.

It would also be interesting to see what the EPL betting odds would look like for Liverpool’s chance of winning the league outright for the second consecutive season, with these two players strengthening the Liverpool squad.

What are the arguments for both players?

To weigh things up, it’s worth breaking down the argument for both players:

Why Guehi could be the answer:

Why Isak could change everything:

The real question for Liverpool is not who the better player is overall, but where the team needs reinforcement most urgently. A case can be made that defensive stability wins titles.

History shows that sides with strong back lines, like the Van Dijk-led Liverpool of 2019/20, tend to edge out rivals. Guehi would certainly plug a gap that could otherwise cost points.

In the current Premier League, where goals often decide title races, an elite finisher could be just as vital. Isak has shown at Newcastle that he can score in big games, and Liverpool have at times lacked that extra edge when Salah is tightly marked.

How one player would make a difference

Some fans would argue Liverpool needs both. But if it comes down to one signing, the choice will be based on these two options:

In truth, either signing would improve Liverpool’s title chances, just in very different ways. Guehi offers reliability and balance at the back, while Isak provides flair and firepower up front.

Final thoughts

The decision may ultimately rest on which weakness Klopp’s successor believes could derail a title challenge more: defensive lapses or missed chances.