According to prominent Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano £45m-Rated Player Edges Nearer to Liverpool Transfer Following Jurgen Klopp’s Personal Push

Arne Slot’s Demand Brings £45m Premier League Star Closer to Liverpool – Time to Fulfil His Vision

Arne Slot has clearly proven that he deserves to shape his own Liverpool squad, and the club has been actively working to support that goal.

So far, Liverpool’s transfer activity has been extraordinary. The club smashed their transfer record to bring in Florian Wirtz, positioning him as the new focal point in attack and one of the most gifted players ever to wear a Liverpool shirt.

In addition, the Reds have added Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to bolster the full-back positions, while Hugo Ekitike is expected to be signed to lead the line up front—another significant investment.

With these arrivals, Liverpool’s total summer spending approaches an eye-watering £300 million—an unprecedented figure in the club’s history.

Yet despite all that, Slot still hasn’t received everything he’s asked for. One key area remains unresolved, and that brings a £45m-rated Premier League defender closer to joining the Merseyside outfit.

Marc Guehi Emerges as the Solution to Slot’s Defensive Gap

According to The Athletic, Slot is aiming to have two players available for each position in his system. But as it stands, Liverpool are still short—particularly in central defence following Jarell Quansah’s move to Bayer Leverkusen.

That transfer leaves only three natural centre-backs at Slot’s disposal, not only disrupting his tactical plan but also reducing the number of homegrown players in the squad.

This is where Marc Guehi comes into the picture. As reported by The Athletic, the Crystal Palace defender has become a top target for Liverpool. With just a year left on his current deal, Palace are open to doing business—if the Reds are willing to pay around £45m.

While that’s a substantial fee for a player nearing the end of his contract, Guehi appears to be the ideal candidate to fill the gap in Slot’s back line. His arrival would both meet the homegrown quota and offer the quality and depth Liverpool need.

Should the Reds bring in Guehi and Slot’s squad continues to deliver results, that price tag will be seen as a worthy investment in the club’s ambitions.