Liverpool transfer update: Marc Guehi ‘expected to depart’ as plans move forward to secure Virgil van Dijk’s replacement.

Liverpool have officially expressed their interest in signing Marc Guehi.

 

Guehi, who was persistently pursued by Newcastle United in 2024 without success, has only one year remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park. As a result, speculation regarding his next move has begun to resurface.

 

The England international impressed at Euro 2024, playing a key role in Gareth Southgate’s squad, which narrowly lost to Spain in the final. Last year, Crystal Palace rejected a £65 million offer from Newcastle before turning down Tottenham’s approach in January.

 

However, new reports suggest that two additional Premier League clubs are now considering a bid for the 24-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window.

 

According to TBR Football, both Chelsea and Liverpool have now entered the competition to sign Guehi, joining Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle in the race for his signature.

 

With just a year left on his contract, Palace may now decide that this summer is the right time to cash in on the highly sought-after defender, who is expected to command a fee exceeding £75 million.

 

When asked about his future last year, Guehi said: “If I had a magic wand to sort everything out in an instant, I would, but I don’t. You can’t control external noise. I just focus on my football and giving my best.”

 

Liverpool, in search of defensive reinforcements, particularly with uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk’s future, could see Guehi as an ideal addition to their backline alongside Ibrahima Konaté.

 

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will return to Premier League action on Saturday as they take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the M23 derby.