Liverpool Handed a Key Boost as £34m Transfer Target Turns Down Premier League Rival
Liverpool have received a significant boost in their efforts to secure a top-tier central defender this summer.
The Reds are aiming to find a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk, who recently signed a new two-year deal, and have been strongly linked with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi. The defender played a crucial role in guiding Palace to their first major trophy in the club’s history.
With only a year left on his contract at Selhurst Park, Guehi is once again expected to attract serious interest from Premier League sides.
Last summer, he came close to joining Newcastle United, while in January, Tottenham reportedly had a bid rejected. It now seems a similar scenario could unfold during this transfer window.
Marc Guehi Turns Down Tottenham Deal
According to Dan Sheridan of Football Insider, Marc Guehi has turned down the opportunity to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer. While the defender is expected to leave Crystal Palace in the coming months, a move to North London appears unlikely, despite Spurs having secured Champions League football through their Europa League triumph. Their poor Premier League campaign, which ended with a 17th-place finish, may have influenced Guehi’s decision.
Football Insider reports that Guehi is not keen on a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and instead favours a move to a club positioned higher up the table—one he believes can consistently compete for silverware.
Newcastle are reportedly planning to return with another bid, and due to Guehi’s contract nearing its end, his valuation is expected to be significantly lower than the £70m to £80m previously quoted.
Liverpool Handed Golden Opportunity to Sign Marc Guehi
Football Insider reports that recent developments have positioned Liverpool as the leading contenders to sign Marc Guehi, as the club look to strengthen their squad during what has already been a busy summer transfer window.
The Reds have secured the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as a direct replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Florian Wirtz is expected to join in a deal worth around £109 million to further enhance an already impressive midfield. Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez is also seen as a priority target, with the club viewing him as a long-term solution at left-back.
Guehi could prove to be one of the savviest signings of the window, particularly amid uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s future and reported interest from Real Madrid. The Crystal Palace captain may be available for around £34 million, according to GiveMeSport.
With Liverpool aiming to retain their Premier League crown and make a deep run in the Champions League, squad depth will be vital. Bringing in Guehi would give the club three top-class central defenders, offering tactical flexibility and the option to shift to a back three when needed.
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