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Liverpool have initiated transfer talks with Crystal Palace to sign the centre-back Marc Guéhi. The south London club is expected to seek a fee around £30 million plus approximately £5 million in add-ons for the defender, who has one year remaining on his Palace contract. This pursuit comes as Liverpool aim to bolster their defense following the departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen and with Joe Gomez currently sidelined due to a minor injury.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish acknowledged the possibility of Guéhi leaving this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year. He explained that the club had already rejected bids last summer and in January, but with Guéhi’s contract expiring soon, they may have to consider offers. Parish stressed that any decisions would aim to be smart and in the best interest of both the club and the player.

Guéhi, who joined Palace in 2021 after progressing through Chelsea’s academy, has established himself as a member of the England national squad and serves as Palace's captain. Liverpool’s interest in Guéhi is part of a broader defensive recruitment strategy, and the club is also reportedly keeping an eye on 18-year-old Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, who is being tracked by Inter Milan as well.

The ongoing discussions highlight Liverpool’s intent to secure a valuable defensive asset before the summer transfer window closes, with Guéhi’s contract situation increasing the urgency for Palace to conclude negotiations.

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