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If Liverpool already knew they had more work to do in the transfer market before Sunday’s Community Shield, then the result against Crystal Palace confirmed it.

The Reds were largely competitive throughout the match and a draw after 90 minutes was probably the right scoreline.

However, there were plenty of worrying moments, with the Liverpool defence in particular looking especially creaky.

Virgil van Dijk called for more attacking signings after the match and it is clear that Liverpool have a few calls to make in that department.

But, perhaps even more concerningly, the defence is far too light heading into the first Premier League match of the season on Friday.

Ironically, Liverpool’s top target to bolster the back line played against them on Sunday.

And, speaking after the match, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish offered some encouragement for the Reds in their pursuit of Marc Guehi.

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Guehi played well in the Community Shield.

And in quotes via The Athletic at full-time, Parish opened the door to that eventuality.

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“We’d have to (sell if a good offer came in),” Parish said when asked how Palace would react if a good offer came in for Guehi.

We had one bid (last summer) but Joachim (Andersen) went and we couldn’t afford to lose both defenders.”

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“We had another bid in January but that was a difficult situation as well.

“But we have to make smart ones.”

Although there is still time to do the business Liverpool need to, the clock is starting to tick on the transfer window.

And according to journalist Lewis Steele, the Reds are planning further talks with Palace over Guehi, but remain determined not to be fleeced for a player with one year left on his contract.

“Liverpool remain keen and set to hold further talks this week,” Steele posted on X after relaying Parish’s quotes.

“They don’t want to overpay for a player out of contract soon, though.”

Having seen him do well against an exciting Liverpool attack, supporters’ desire to bring Guehi in will not have dampened after Sunday’s result.
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