Liverpool face Marc Guehi transfer hijack with 'five clubs keen' after crunch talks

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Marc Guehi was the subject of a failed summer move to Liverpool (Image: GETTY)

Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi is set to be a hot property in the January transfer window with Liverpool and four other clubs reportedly interested.



With Guehi's contract due to expire at the end of June and no plans to sign a new one, the January window will be pivotal for his future.

At that point, he will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club.

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Liverpool could attempt to negotiate a bargain deal with Palace, who risk losing him for nothing.

He handles it with respect and grace and a brilliant attitude."

Guehi was part of the starting line-up in the victory over Andorra and will be aiming to retain his spot in Tuchel's team for next year's World Cup.

Despite not pushing for a transfer, Guehi was interested in the move to Liverpool, who remain the favourites to secure his signature in 2026.

Read more: Tottenham handed Harry Kane transfer boost as Bayern Munich stance emerges

Arne Slot sought to create competition among his first-choice centre-back duo of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

Joe Gomez and new recruit Giovanni Leoni currently provide cover following Jarell Quansah's sale to Bayer Leverkusen this summer.

Liverpool demonstrated their ambition by spending a whopping £450m on new players during the summer transfer window, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz being the standout acquisitions.

They have kicked off the season with three consecutive Premier League victories and the prospect of winning titles could be a significant attraction for Guehi.

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