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The Reds have an established partnership between Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate in the centre of their defence, but a recent sequence of events has forced Anfield bosses to spring into action.

Arne Slot needs a talented group of defenders ready to deploy at all times, even if they are unable to displace Konate or Van Dijk from the manager's strongest XI.

And with Jarell Quansah heading to Bayer Leverkusen in a £35million deal, Liverpool are suddenly in need of a replacement.

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Konate's contract saga has added extra urgency to the situation.

Real Madrid, who have just landed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, are reportedly keen.

The Athletic claim that Guehi is 'rated' by Liverpool, but they are only expected to push ahead with a move for the England international if Palace quote them a reasonable fee.

Guehi is out of contract next summer, when he would be at liberty to join a club of his choosing if he does not move on during the current window, which is why interested sides are determined not to be held to ransom.

Jarell Quansah is set to leave a vacancy in the Liverpool defence (Image: Getty)

If Liverpool are forced to wait for Guehi, they may still wade into the current market for a centre-back squad option.

The 22-year-old has completed two seasons as a Premier League regular with the Tricky Trees, but there are concerns about what would likely be a massive price tag.

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Liverpool are among a number of top clubs to be linked with the Ajax 19-year-old, who can play at left-back or in central defence.

And they could 'enter the conversation' if a battle for his signature develops before the window shuts.

Hato does not turn 20 until next March but he has played well over 100 senior games in the Eredivisie and become a fully-fledged Netherlands international.

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