Liverpool given Marc Guehi encouragement after Oliver Glasner transfer update
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Oliver Glasner remained tight-lipped about the future of Liverpool target Marc Guehi, stating he 'will see' what unfolds as rumors continue to swirl.
The Reds have shown interest in the England defender, but securing the signature of the Palace captain could prove challenging, especially with the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer.
Recent reports suggest that the South London club is considering Manchester City's Manuel Akanji as a potential replacement for Guehi at Selhurst Park.
Despite Liverpool successfully signing highly-regarded Italian defender Giovanni Leoni, the 25-year-old is viewed as an opportunistic addition, with the Reds still having the chance to secure an internationally-capped defender boasting extensive experience in England's top-tier league.
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Arne Slot's team are up against the clock to sign Guehi, with the transfer window closing on 1 September.
Similarly, if Palace decide to sell the defender, they would be left with little time to find a suitable replacement.
However, reports of backup plans indicate that there are several factors at play in Liverpool's pursuit of the defender.
Guehi was included in the starting line-up and captained Palace in their second-leg match against Norwegian side Fredrikstad, aiming to maintain their slim one-goal lead from the first leg - a lead that would be sufficient to secure their place in the UEFA Conference League group stages.
"It's very important but it wasn't a birthday wish, I was speaking to Marc every single day it was clear he goes with us to Norway and play this game then let's see what will come," said the Austrian Glasner.
"We rely on Marc and count on him, he's our captain, he will lead the team on the pitch and hopefully getting the win and going into the Group Stage of the Conference League."
Liverpool has begun the season in unconvincing form, shipping four goals across its opening two fixtures and surrendering two-goal advantages in both of their initial Premier League title defence outings.
Ibrahima Konate? has entered the final 12 months of his Anfield contract, and his troubled beginning to the campaign has attracted censure, particularly from ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.
Speaking on Monday, he remarked: "Konate is another one.