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Liverpool are actively pursuing a transfer deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, with talks between the two clubs currently ongoing. Guehi has made it clear he does not intend to renew his contract at Palace, which expires in June 2026, and aims to move to Liverpool to begin a new chapter in his career. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has expressed a desire to keep Guehi if he signs a new deal, but the player’s firm intention to leave means Palace must consider selling him this summer to avoid losing him for free next year. Liverpool’s interest in Guehi is part of a broader transfer strategy including a high-profile £165m double deal that also involves Newcastle striker Alexander Isak[1].

Palace’s manager Oliver Glasner has stated that Guehi must remain with the club at least until the conclusion of their Conference League play-off second leg due to squad limitations and the registration deadline preventing new players from featuring. Glasner highlighted the club’s depth problems and the challenge of securing suitable replacements before the transfer window closes, stressing Guehi’s importance for the upcoming fixtures[2].

From Liverpool’s perspective, signing Guehi is seen as crucial for bolstering their defensive options. Currently, the Reds rely primarily on Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté as their starting centre backs, with Joe Gomez and young Giovanni Leoni providing limited backups. Concerns over Gomez’s injury record and Van Dijk’s age underscore the need for Liverpool to invest in a defender of Guehi’s quality and Premier League experience. Despite the significant transfer fee, acquiring Guehi now is considered necessary to maintain Liverpool’s title ambitions[3].

There is some risk for Liverpool, as competition for Guehi’s signature could increase if an immediate agreement with Crystal Palace is not reached, potentially complicating the transfer plans for the summer window[4]. Nonetheless, the deal appears to be “absolutely on” according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who confirms ongoing negotiations between Liverpool and Palace[1].

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