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Liverpool is in need of a new center-back this January, irrespective of the club's plans to potentially sign Marc Guehi at the season's end.
The Reds were in a race against time to secure the 25-year-old on deadline day, but the deal fell through as Crystal Palace couldn't find a replacement in time.
It's believed Liverpool had agreed to a £35 million ($47 million) deal for Guehi from the Eagles.
While Palace's manager Oliver Glasner and chairman Steve Parish were engaged in a tug-of-war over the Premier League star's future, he was undergoing a medical in London.
The 21-year-old defender, who recently aided Sporting Lisbon in securing consecutive domestic league titles, was strongly linked with a host of Premier League clubs.
Antonio Silva
The Portuguese top-flight is currently brimming with talent.
Antonio Silva turned heads with his performance for Benfica at the Club World Cup in the United States, and he's another young center-half on the cusp of making a big impact.
Jan Paul van Hecke
If Slot is keen to bring in someone with a touch of Premier League experience, then Liverpool should consider Jan Paul van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke has emerged as a potential Guehi transfer alternative for Liverpool
So, instead of being an alternative to Guehi, he'd initially serve as a backup for Virgil van Dijk and, theoretically, one day partner Ibrahima Konate or Giovanni Leoni.
Castello Lukeba
Castello Lukeba might come with a hefty price tag, having extended his contract at RB Leipzig in October 2024, but he has immense potential