Liverpool Reportedly Close to £35M Marc Guéhi Deal with Crystal Palace…
Liverpool are edging closer to securing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi in a deal reportedly worth around £30–35 million, with add-ons potentially nudging the final figure higher. This move comes amid the Reds’ defensive reshuffle following Jarell Quansah’s confirmed £35 million exit to Bayer Leverkusen .
Guéhi, the 25‑year‑old England international, has just one year remaining on his contract with Palace. Facing the prospect of losing their skipper for free next summer, Palace appear inclined to strike a deal now . Chairman Steve Parish has acknowledged the club may need to cash in before the window closes .
Liverpool have entered “advanced negotiations” with Palace, with discussions ongoing between sporting director Richard Hughes and Steve Parish . While Palace initially rejected offers as high as £65–70 million earlier in the summer, their stance has softened due to Guéhi’s contract situation and his refusal to sign a new deal .
Reports indicate that Liverpool value Guéhi at closer to £30 million, leaning on his contract expiry to press for a bargain . Nevertheless, Palace are holding firm, with valuation suggestions now in the £35–40 million range .
Liverpool’s urgency to bolster their defense is underscored by injuries and limited depth—Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté are the only fit senior centre‑backs, with Joe Gomez sidelined . Arne Slot is keen to wrap up the Guéhi deal swiftly, ensuring the squad is strengthened ahead of the season’s challenges .
Meanwhile, Liverpool are also exploring the signing of Parma’s 18‑year‑old Giovanni Leoni as a long‑term defensive prospect, but Guéhi remains the primary target .
If completed, this signing would signal Liverpool’s strategic balancing between immediate defensive reinforcement and long‑term planning—bringing in a tested, home‑grown player like Guéhi while keeping an eye on high‑ceiling youngsters.
