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Ben Doak could be key in Liverpool's latest transfer approach(Image: PA)

Liverpool could offer youngster Ben Doak to Crystal Palace in their bid to recruit £50million defender Marc Guehi, it's been claimed.

The 19-year-old was once lauded by former boss Jurgen Klopp, who branded him a special talent

The Reds are yet to put their wallet away in the transfer market, having already secured the services of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen as well as left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for a combined £186m.

Now, attention has turned to another defensive reinforcement in light of centre-back Jarrell Quansah's expected departure, and England star Guehi is high on the club's list.

It is alleged that the 24-year-old would cost the Reds around £50m, but to reduce that cash sum, new reports suggest young Scottish winger Doak, who has received glowing praise from Anfield royalty in the past, may be thrown into a swap deal for Guehi.

The Sun claim that the 19-year-old is valued at £25m by Liverpool, and the club will attempt to use him to entice Palace to part with Guehi this window.

He was signed by the Reds in 2022 for around £600,000 and made his Liverpool bow in an EFL Cup tie against Derby County.

Article continues belowDoak impressed Klopp at Anfield(Image: PA)

Doak rapidly progressed through the club's U18 set-up, scoring on his first start for them, and quickly became too good even for the U21 side.

Under Klopp, Doak impressed, and the German manager hailed his impact.

In a 4-2 friendly win against German side Karlsruher in July 2023, Klopp was lost for words when describing Doak, saying: "Ben Doak, oh my God, it's much fun to watch these kids."

Later that year, Klopp was asked about some of his squad's youngsters, and he said: "Ben Doak, obviously nice signs, he's with us in training again.

Technically, really good, high speed, super-promising, but very young."

Guehi has been linked with a move to Merseyside(Image: Getty Images)

The following year, Doak, who was recovering from a knee injury, was called up to Steve Clarke's provisional Scotland squad for Euro 2024 and received a seal of approval from ex-Liverpool ace Danny Murphy.

"He is a super quick, explosive winger," Murphy told talkSPORT.

He scored three times in the Championship this season and registered seven assists.

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Though he is evidently held in incredibly high regard, Doak's exit could now enable the Merseyside arrival of Guehi, as the Reds gear up for a top-flight title defence.

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