Liverpool has been made aware that Crystal Palace is eager to cash in on Marc Guehi while the club can still make a handsome profit on the defender.

Guehi has reached the final 12 months of his deal at Selhurst Park, and talks between the two sides have begun over a possible £35 million ($47.4 million) move.

Doubts surrounding Guehi cementing his place in Liverpool's starting lineup have been a persistent worry.

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Nevertheless, Walcott reckons the 25-year-old can displace Konate, 26, from his position in Arne Slot's first XI, as he feels the Englishman holds the edge over the French defender due to featuring consistently for the Three Lions.

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Rebecca Lowe and Theo Walcott discussed Marc Guehi to Liverpool this summer.

"I do [think Guehi is better]," Walcott began

"Because when you look at England, particularly, and you talk about the center-halves, we're talking about the two best center-halves in the country when you're starting for England, and he's starting for England."

Walcott's reasoning perhaps doesn't stack up entirely when assessing the players on an international level.

Guehi has earned 23 caps for England, equalling the tally Konate has accumulated for Les Bleus, while the latter has also skippered his nation on one occasion in November 2024.

Nevertheless, Walcott remains convinced the transfer would prove beneficial for the Reds as Guehi would make an instant impact

"For Guehi, he would fit into that Liverpool team, and they have the ball all the time, so he's not going to be challenged as much," Walcott added.

"He'll get fitter, he'll learn so much