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Liverpool’s summer transfer window has reached an interesting juncture.

It’s perhaps not surprising that the remarkably fast-paced summer is finally grinding down to the sort of speed Liverpool fans are used to.

A new no.9 is perhaps the most pressing issue among fans, perhaps even the biggest concern heading into the summer, while any departures for Chiesa or Diaz would likely force a reassessment of the squad’s depth in the wide areas.

But recent events have raised questions about Liverpool’s options at center-back.

Jarell Quansah’s £35M ($48M) transfer to Bayer Leverkusen leaves Liverpool with just three options at the heart of defense, a number few feel is sufficient to tackle an entire season.

Marc Guehi is, of course, the name on everyone’s lips, and there is undoubted interest from the Premier League champions, but it will only explore a transfer if that fits into the club’s overarching policy.

At 24, the England international is older than the age Liverpool typically looks at when assessing center-back targets

The 28-year-old has averaged fewer than 10 Premier League starts per season over the last five years.

It’s why, for the first time this summer, there is now a hint of uncertainty in Liverpool and FSG’s summer plans.

Given the club’s record in the market and history of careful manoeuvres, there is certainly no need for panic, especially with two months of the window remaining