Sources: Liverpool “confident” of completing free transfer and set sights on ambitious £87m deal
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Liverpool are actively pursuing transfers to strengthen their squad, focusing on Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise as key targets for the near future.
Marc Guehi Transfer
Liverpool have made concrete moves to sign Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace’s centre-back, who is entering the final year of his contract. The Reds are prepared to pay over £30 million to acquire him immediately, but the deal hinges on Palace’s willingness to sell. Palace face a difficult decision: retain their captain and risk losing him for free next year or cash in now and find a replacement. The Eagles are reportedly eyeing Club Brugge’s Joel Ordonez to fill the potential gap Guehi’s departure would leave. Guehi himself favors a move to Liverpool but could opt to stay if guaranteed first-team minutes, as competition with Ibrahima Konate at Liverpool might limit his playtime. There is also speculation Liverpool might wait until next summer to sign Guehi on a free transfer, depending on contract and negotiations[1][3][4][5].
Michael Olise Transfer
In planning for a future without Mohamed Salah, who is in his 30s, Liverpool have identified Michael Olise as a top-class potential replacement. Olise, currently a standout performer at Bayern Munich after impressing at Crystal Palace, contributed 43 goal involvements last season and possesses promising talent to develop further. Liverpool’s interest is known, though any move is likely to be pursued at the end of the season as Bayern are unlikely to sell mid-campaign. Olise’s return to the Premier League could be attractive, and Liverpool offers a platform for competing for major trophies. The club is positioning this as a strategic long-term plan for sustained competitiveness[2][5].
Both transfers highlight Liverpool’s ambition to maintain their status at the top of English football following their recent Premier League title, balancing immediate reinforcements with forward-looking squad planning.
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