Liverpool made strong favourites to land "fantastic" PL defender in 2026

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It seems that they have their sights on even more recruits, with a claim from Spain-based reporter Bruno Alemany suggesting that a deal for a new defender in the summer of 2026 is “pretty much wrapped up”. Guehi was close to an Anfield switch last summer before Crystal Palace held firm in their refusal to sell, allowing the centre-back to see out his deal at Selhurst Park, which expires in June 2026.

Speaking on Spanish program El Bar, Alemany said of Guehi: “I think he’s a fantastic centre-back. I think he’d be a great signing, but I think Liverpool have it pretty much wrapped up.” It isn’t exactly a surprise that Guehi is attracting such interest, not least because he will be available for free in the summer.

With Liverpool’s defence looking suspect so far in 2025/26, having conceded 17 goals in 11 games (already over 40% of their total from last season), you can see why Slot is after reinforcements in that area – and perhaps why he tried to bring Guehi in before the start of the campaign. And it appears he has wasted no time ensuring he will get this deal over the line one way or another.