‘Buy him today’ – Liverpool told to forget about Isak and sign £45m ‘absolute gem’ instead
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On August 27, 2025, Jeff Stelling emphasized the importance of Liverpool prioritizing a specific signing over Alexander Isak in their ongoing transfer business. While Liverpool has shown strong interest in bolstering their squad with Isak, a versatile and proven goal scorer, Stelling believes there is another critical transfer Liverpool must target to reinforce the team more significantly.
The backdrop to this discussion involves Liverpool's defensive challenges following the departure of Jarell Quansah and injury problems impacting Joe Gomez. The club's urgent need to strengthen their defensive line has seen them pursue young defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma and, notably, Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Guehi, the 25-year-old Eagles captain and an England international, is keen to join Liverpool should he leave Palace before the transfer window closes. Despite interest from other clubs, Guehi’s preferred destination is Liverpool, as confirmed by sources including Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein. Palace currently hold out for a transfer fee reportedly around £45 million, which Liverpool might find steep, but negotiations continue in hopes of reaching an agreement.
Guehi’s arrival would address Liverpool's urgent defensive requirements, providing much-needed depth alongside senior centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Isak remains active but faces hurdles, with Newcastle rejecting initial bids and no immediate plans for further offers. Isak, eager to leave Newcastle following a broken contract promise, could nonetheless strengthen Liverpool’s attack if signed.
Stelling’s commentary highlights the strategic urgency for Liverpool to secure defensive reinforcements like Guehi, even above the high-profile signing of Isak. This reflects Liverpool’s attempt to balance reinforcing defense while pursuing attacking options within the concluding days of the summer transfer window.
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