Liverpool Reach Deal To Sign Marc Guehi From Crystal Palace | OneFootball

In what has been a sensational few hours for Liverpool, the club have now agreed a deal to sign centre-back Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.

The Eagles captain is set to become the second major signing on transfer deadline day, after the Reds earlier agreed a deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a deal worth £125 million.

It is understood that the two clubs have reached a compromise on the deal that Liverpool submitted at the end of last week, which was £35 million, plus a 10 per cent sell-on clause.

What Will Guehi Add To Liverpool?

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Similarly to the Isak deal, this is one that is understood to have been in the pipeline for a couple of months though, it became obvious that this is an area that Liverpool were lacking in after the club leaked a number of goals in their opening couple of games.

While a lot of attention has been focused on the club’s attack this summer, with Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, likely to be imminent, with the arrival of Guehi, Liverpool have actually signed four defenders this summer. Essentially a new backline.

Guehi could well join Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Giovanni Leoni in a brand new rearguard, though it is likely that Virgil van Dijk could be a mainstay. For Reds fans, this potential centre-back partnership could become one of the best in Europe this season.

It is unlikely that Guehi will displace Van Dijk as captain, though the Reds are going to have two natural leaders in the centre of defence, who could complement each other very well.

Following the completion of the transfer, it will mean that Liverpool have spent £451.2 million – the highest ever amount in a transfer window and the second time that the £400 million mark has been broken – the first time being in 2023 when Chelsea spent £401.2 million.

Guehi The Missing Piece

While it could be argued that if a top class midfielder came available or someone who could be an adequate back-up to Mohamed Salah, then the club might be tempted to enter the market again, though it is fair to say that Guehi could be the final piece in the puzzle.

He is sure to add a lot more defensive stability to the Reds rearguard, after giving everything to Crystal Palace during his time there. Even when the player was aware of Liverpool’s interest, he didn’t let that affect his performances; giving everything in the Community Shield as the Eagles won on penalties.

If Guehi can continue the same form at the Reds then Liverpool fans have a reason to be very excited.