Liverpool remain in talks for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and are favourites to sign the England international. 

The question is whether they can negotiate a fee now or wait to sign him as a free agent next summer.

Sky Sports News previously reported there was a gap in valuation between the two Premier League sides.

Palace will not let their captain go on the cheap and Liverpool know they can wait until next summer to sign him on a free transfer.

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If the situation does not change, it looks likely as things stand that Guehi will stay at Crystal Palace and leave on a free transfer next summer.

The player is happy to stay at Palace and play in Europe.

If Palace were to agree a fee with Liverpool then he would be happy to talk to them but that has not happened.

Multiple big clubs in the Premier League and across Europe are aware that Guehi may be available as a free agent next summer.

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Newcastle are not expected to be in the race for Guehi after signing centre-back Malick Thiaw with AC Milan.

Tottenham, who had a bid for Guehi rejected in the winter window, are in the market for a defender this summer, but their priority at this stage is bringing in a winger and a No 10.

Liverpool are also closing in on the signing of teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma.

The Premier League champions are expected to pay an initial £26m for the 18-year-old.

Liverpool need more experience at centre-back and Ibrahima Konate is entering the final year of his deal.

Merse: Liverpool need a centre-back.

Guehi is also believed to be open to an Anfield switch and Reds boss Arne Slot is in need of defensive reinforcements.

But while that all adds up, where Guehi would actually fit into Liverpool's team is not quite so straightforward.

Guehi plays on the left of a back three at Crystal Palace.

How Liverpool could line up if Guehi took Ibrahima Konate's spot in defence

That could also help rebalance a Liverpool defence which Slot admitted needed "adjustment" after they were opened up through pre-season, with the adventurous new signings Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong leaving the centre-backs vulnerable.

Any which way, it requires a shift from Guehi or Liverpool - but it could be a conundrum both the player and Premier League champions believe is worth taking on.

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