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Marc Guehi has "proven he can play at a really high level", according to Michael Owen(Image: The FA via Getty Images)

Eyebrows were most certainly raised when it emerged on Thursday afternoon that Liverpool are interested in signing Marc Guehi.

As reported by the ECHO on Friday morning, the Reds are now prioritising a young centre-back to replace Jarell Quansah, who is closing in on a £35m move to Bayer Leverkusen.

The ECHO understands that Guehi, who is in the final year of his deal at Crystal Palace, is admired at Anfield, and a deal could be arranged if a relatively cut-price agreement can be reached.



Newcastle United have also long been interested in signing the England international.

And speaking last year, former Reds forward Michael Owen delivered a glowing endorsement of Guehi, just days after England were beaten by Spain in the final of Euro 2024.

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“Marc Guehi is obviously a very good player [but] I can't imagine Crystal Palace will want to lose another player,” he told Prime Casino.

“He's proven in this tournament that he's very good.

Left-sided centre-halves are like gold dust these days, people want them.

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“He's proven he can play at a really high level so I've no doubt he would be capable of playing for a club like Liverpool or Manchester United.”

Speaking about his future before Palace’s FA Cup final win over Manchester City last month, Guehi said: "I think the most important thing is just always doing the best that I can for this football club.

"I come in every day and I try to be the same.

And you know, this football club has given me a lot.

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"I'm still under contract at this football club, so my focus is always at this football club.

"So, you know, for me, the most important is just doing the best I can and seeing where the future holds."


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