Marc Guehi is on the verge of becoming Liverpool’s next major addition in what has been a highly active summer transfer window. Given the current uncertainty surrounding the futures of two of Liverpool’s central defenders, his arrival could prove to be a crucial piece of business.
Liverpool’s aggressive spending spree this summer continues unabated, though there is a clear strategy driving the moves, beyond the dramatic headlines.
According to a report from Mirror Football on Saturday, sources within Anfield believe that Guehi is set to become the club’s seventh new recruit of the window.
This follows the acquisitions of right-back Jeremie Frimpong, attacking sensation Florian Wirtz, pacey left-back Milos Kerkez, and three goalkeepers – Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi, and Freddie Woodman.
Adding Guehi to the mix would bring Liverpool’s summer expenditure – including performance-related add-ons – close to the £250 million mark. However, with several positions in the squad requiring reinforcements and funds already raised or anticipated from outgoing transfers, the club’s assertiveness in the market is understandable.
In contrast, only one player, Federico Chiesa, joined Arne Slot’s squad during his first summer in charge. The Italian winger was Liverpool’s sole addition across the last three transfer windows, excluding Mamardashvili, whose move had been previously agreed and finalised later.
That conservative approach allowed Slot time to assess his squad, leading to a dominant title-winning campaign. Now, a year later, there is a clear push to refresh and reinforce the team in multiple areas.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid prompted the signing of Frimpong. On the left side, Kerkez has been brought in to address a long-standing vulnerability.
Caoimhin Kelleher’s £18m switch to Brentford paved the way for Mamardashvili’s arrival, and further goalkeeping departures left the squad lacking in depth and homegrown options, which were addressed with the additions of Pecsi and Woodman.
Securing Wirtz was viewed as an opportunity Liverpool couldn’t afford to miss. The German midfielder strengthens a position that lacked consistent attacking output last season. With Harvey Elliott and Darwin Nunez both potentially heading for the exit, Wirtz’s arrival becomes even more significant.
Returning to Guehi, his potential signing is driven by unfolding developments that highlight Liverpool’s urgent need for a dependable central defender.
Jarell Quansah is scheduled to undergo a medical at Bayer Leverkusen after England’s Under-21 European Championship final against Germany. Reports suggest this will happen on Monday, with Liverpool expected to receive around £35 million – a transaction considered ‘pure profit’ under Profit and Sustainability Rules, similar to the deals for Alexander-Arnold and Kelleher.
Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate has only one year left on his contract and appears increasingly unsettled. With Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid both interested, he is reportedly dissatisfied with the current contract offer, making an exit next summer highly probable.
Given the likelihood of Quansah’s sale and Konate’s uncertain future, Liverpool’s need for another centre-back is undeniable. Guehi, despite some concerns about his aerial ability, fits the bill. He’s an FA Cup-winning captain, a regular England starter, and importantly, counts as a homegrown player – a significant advantage under Premier League regulations.
Guehi turns 25 in a fortnight, with just one year remaining on his current contract, and he appears primed for a new chapter in his career. At present, there are few clubs more thrilling to join than Liverpool.
The Reds dominated attention with their performances on the pitch last season, and they’re continuing to steal the spotlight off it during this transfer window. Right now, it’s difficult to take your eyes off them.
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