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Liverpool’s summer transfer window is shaping up to be an active one. 

Riding high as Premier League champions, the club are keen to reinforce its squad with quality signings that not only sustain immediate success but also look ahead to the future. 

Jeremie Frimpong has already arrived, Florian Wirtz is undergoing a medical with an announcement imminent and Milos Kerkez is lined up to join a side clearly intent on remaining at the summit. 

A new centre-forward is also high on the agenda, with Darwin Nunez edging closer towards the exit door, amid keen interest from Napoli. 

But Liverpool have quietly begun to pivot towards the defensive market where questions are beginning to emerge around both the present and the future. 

Jarell Quansah has agreed personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen ahead of a switch to Germany, and Ibrahima Konate entering the final year of his contract. 

Ultimately meaning the Reds find themselves quietly facing a difficult decision in central defence. 

In the middle of that conversations sits Marc Guehi, and in the context of a wider rebuild, the Crystal Palace defender may be one of the most important signings Liverpool make this summer. 

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Jarell Quansah’s expected departure is a significant outgoing. 

The twenty-one-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp but has since been swept to the side upon Arne Slot’s arrival last season. 

This has subsequently led to the Englishman opting for a move away in search of regular playing-time, something he is unlikely to achieve at Liverpool. 

The club’s decision to sell the player reflects smartly and they view Guehi as someone who can step into Quansah’s shoes with minimal adaptation. 

At twenty-four, Crystal Palace’s captain has already logged over one-hundred Premier League appearances. 

He’s tactically sound, positionally intelligent and calm under pressure, qualities that align with Arne Slot’s style. 

But he also brings a physical and technical maturity that suggests any arrival wouldn’t be just to support the squad. 

The centre-back can play immediately, especially in a system that prizes disciplined, defensive spacing and comfort in possession. 

Yet, to frame this as a like-for-like replacement would undersell Liverpool’s thinking. 

Marc Guehi doesn’t just offer cover, but also continuity. 

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Ibrahima Konate’s contract situation looms over Liverpool’s defensive planning. 

The French defender is about to enter the final year of his deal and while discussions over a new contract are ongoing, no agreement has been reached. 

This uncertainty is not something that can be ignored with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain monitoring the situation with a close eye. 

Liverpool would have to factor in Konate’s questioned availability, with injuries often disrupting his rhythm, and they cannot afford to be left vulnerable in twelve months’ time. 

If the club are to lose Jarell Quansah, then allowing Konate to leave for free in 2026, would be doubly damaging. 

Marc Guehi offers Liverpool an insurance policy, without feeling like one. 

In the prospect that the Frenchman stays, their defensive depth becomes one of the strongest in the Premier League. 

If not, then Guehi has the profile, experience and potential, to grow into a starting role alongside Virgil van Dijk. 

A TIMELY OPPORTUNITY FOR LIVERPOOL 

Crystal Palace find themselves in a position where selling Marc Guehi this summer, makes practical sense. 

With only one year remaining on his contract and no intention to extend, Palace face the prospect of losing a valuable asset for nothing next year. 

For Liverpool, this creates an opportunity to acquire a proven Premier League defender without a drawn-out bidding war or inflated fees. 

For Guehi himself, the move would align with his ambition to secure regular game time and strengthen his case for a spot in England’s 2026 World Cup squad. 

Additionally, his statement as a homegrown player adds a strategic advantage.

Helping maintain balance under the Premier League and UEFA’s squad registration rules. 

THE PERFECT WINDOW TO ACT 

This summer offers Liverpool a pivotal moment to strategically recalibrate their squad. 

With contract expiries looming and squad turnover accelerating, the club faces a narrow, unforgiving window to reinforce its core without compromising future ambitions. 

The deals already underway signal more than incremental improvements, they represent a conscious effort to balance immediate Premier League title defence with sustainable growth. 

In this iight, securing a player such as Marc Guehi transcends mere cover and would be a proactive step to safeguard stability amid inevitable change. 

For Liverpool, timing is not just about a market opportunity but a decisive factor in preserving the momentum and cohesion critical to their long-term success. 

Any potential arrival of Guehi at Anfield, including the choices made around Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konate will set the tone for defensive solidity moving forward.

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