Arne Slot finally makes his feelings clear on Marc Guehi transfer to Liverpool in January
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCArne Slot has had his say on Liverpool's chances of signing Marc Guehi in January, with speculation growing over the Crystal Palace defender as the transfer window nearsLiverpool has been linked with another move for Marc Guehi in January(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot has coolled rumors of Liverpool recruiting a center-back in the upcoming January transfer window.The Premier League champions were on the brink of signing Marc Guehi on transfer deadline day during the summer, only for Crystal Palace to abruptly cancel the $47 million (£35M) deal at the last minute.Palace manager Oliver Glasner stated this week that he anticipates captain Guehi will fulfil his contract at Selhurst Park. Liverpool is among several clubs eyeing the England international as a potential free agent come the summer, although there have been suggestions that the Reds could make a move next month, given their injury problems at the heart of defense.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah was left in tears as Liverpool teammate inflicted AFCON agonyREAD MORE: FSG set for $1.7 billion boost as Liverpool owner 'agrees' major dealWhen questioned if Joe Gomez's muscle injury would affect any plans for the winter window, Slot responded (as per the Liverpool Echo): "First of all for himself but the injury of Giovanni Leoni is, of course, it has quite a lot of impact."If you have four center-backs for the season, two right and two left backs with Wata (Wataru Endo) and Ryan (Gravenberch) who can assist, but then you have an ACL injury, that is not very helpful.
Some teams have so many (options) but most other teams do not."This is our way of working at Liverpool. The outside world wants to believe we have unlimited money but that is not true."You insiders know – and you are the only ones because the outside world only talks about our spending – what we have brought in (money) to spend.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
You then have to accept that in certain games during a season you are short of a right full back."But we are still able to win. I fully believe in that way of working, by the way."Liverpool currently has both Gomez and Leoni out injured, with the latter expected to be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his ACL.Gomez will be missing for tomorrow's trip to Tottenham, with Cody Gakpo also out injured, while Mohamed Salah is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.