Liverpool are looking to sign a new central defender this summer due to the impending departure of Jarrel Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen, but the pursuit of their leading target has slowed down in recent days due to a difference in valuation.
It’s no secret that Liverpool are interested in Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace’s captain. The 24-year-old is expected to leave this summer due to his contract expiring in 2026, and his priority would be to join the Premier League champions over the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle, who have all shown interest in recent weeks.
But a move to Anfield may not come to fruition for Guehi, with Liverpool currently unprepared to step up their plans to sign him.
Liverpool move for Marc Guehi loses steam due to asking price
That’s because Liverpool are not happy with Crystal Palace’s valuation of Guehi, as reported by Ben Jacobs. The FA Cup winners value their captain at £45-50m, whereas the Reds would only consider doing a deal if his price was significantly lower, which they believe it should be considering that he can leave as a free agent in 12 months’ time.
It’s also reported that Liverpool will target a centre-back in the 18-22 age range if they decide to move on from Guehi, with that being the preference of sporting director Richard Hughes. Jorrel Hato is one of the players that they like in this regard.
Liverpool’s stance on Guehi gives hope to the likes of Tottenham and Newcastle, with Arsenal now looking to sign Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera instead. For now, it will be interesting to see whether other options are explored by Hughes, but those at Selhurst Park are standing strong in the face of significant interest.
Liverpool don’t mess around with Hughes & co. Palace will have to accept their offer or risk losing him for free next year. Hato is definitely one to look at.
Make an agreement with the player for next year to leave as a freebie and offer him a good sign on bonus with a decent pay check……Crystal Palace will be the one’s loosing out or pick him up in January when they sweating.
I do not want to go down the sh***ty route RM did with Trent. Palace deserve some decent money so the story of Doak and £15m would be a good deal for both clubs and players. CP asking for £50m+ for a player in the last year of his contract is stupid, remember he can speak to us in Jan. We are selling JQ for £34 who has another few years on his contract and Konate may go for between £35-40m and he is in the last year of his contract. I also agree with Red Ted, Hato would be another great signing
Liverpool must pay the price. Guehi is worth it. He comes in as first choice because frankly I am not too impressed with Konate. I think Guehi is an upgrade.