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·21 giugno 2025
Defender Linked to Liverpool Move as Slot Plans Backline Rebuild

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·21 giugno 2025
Liverpool’s summer spending spree continues to turn heads, with talkSPORT reporting that the Reds are now keen on adding Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi to their ranks. The move signals Arne Slot’s intent to not only maintain the high standards set by his predecessor but also to begin shaping a new defensive era at Anfield.
“talkSPORT understands that the Reds are now interested in signing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.” And why wouldn’t they be? With Guehi’s current deal set to expire in 2026 and Crystal Palace seemingly preparing for life after him, Liverpool sense an opportunity to strike decisively. With Ousmane Diomande lined up as a potential record-breaking arrival at Selhurst Park, the London club may soon be willing to cash in.
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Jarell Quansah’s imminent move to Germany for around £25.6 million, as reported by talkSPORT, adds urgency to Liverpool’s backline recruitment. “Quansah is set to head to Germany in a deal worth approximately £25.6million,” the report claims. Joe Gomez’s uncertain future and Ibrahima Konaté attracting interest from Real Madrid—his contract expiring next summer—only compounds the issue. Virgil van Dijk remains the only established centre-back with a secure long-term future at the club.
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Troy Deeney, the former Watford striker, spoke with enthusiasm about the potential move. “I think he would work great next to Van Dijk, that’s a long-term succession plan for Liverpool,” he stated. “But Liverpool are not messing about. I do think Liverpool have laid it down to everybody now, saying: ‘This is what we’re going to do, come and catch us if you can’.”
Liverpool’s transfer strategy appears aggressive, but also smart. While their gross spending may already be nearing £185 million, sales are offsetting the outlay. “It’s actually not going to be a huge net spend either,” said Deeney. With Caoimhin Kelleher moving to Brentford for up to £18 million and Robertson linked with Atlético Madrid, significant funds are being recouped.
“They’ve had Kelleher leave, talk of Robertson going, so there’s going to be a few to make sure they don’t spend as much as it sounds,” Deeney added. With Wirtz’s £116.5 million arrival, Kerkez’s £40 million switch from Bournemouth nearing completion, and Jeremie Frimpong already through the door, this is a statement summer from the Premier League champions.
What complicates Liverpool’s pursuit is Guehi’s valuation. Newcastle had four bids rejected last summer, the final being a staggering £65 million. “That ended up with them walking away from negotiations, as Palace had asked for even more money,” notes talkSPORT. Liverpool will be aware of the challenges, but Guehi’s contract situation may offer leverage.
Palace are planning, bracing themselves for big-name exits, with either Guehi or Eberechi Eze expected to move on. “I think Crystal Palace are going to lose either Guehi or [Eberechi] Eze, whichever they decide to let go,” said Deeney.
Slot’s Liverpool are playing with a clear identity—invest, refresh, and challenge again. Guehi could be the latest piece of that puzzle, offering quality, leadership and Premier League experience.
If Liverpool really do land Marc Guehi this summer, it would be a monumental signing for the Arne Slot era. With Van Dijk not getting any younger and the club facing uncertainty over Gomez, Quansah and Konaté, this isn’t just a luxury signing—it’s a necessity.
Guehi is quick, composed on the ball and a natural leader, and you can’t underestimate how vital that will be in a side transitioning post-Klopp. Palace may have overplayed their hand last summer with Newcastle, but this year, Liverpool hold the cards. A year left on his deal, a potential replacement already lined up, and the lure of Champions League football—Palace might have to settle for less than their previous £65 million demands.
From a fan’s perspective, seeing the club spend big on talent like Wirtz and possibly Guehi, while keeping the net spend down, shows we’ve got a proper structure behind the scenes. Slot seems to have authority already, and that’s encouraging. Guehi next to Van Dijk? That’s a mouth-watering prospect.
Let’s just get it done.