Liverpool told ex-Man City defender has 'everything you want' amid Marc Guehi transfer doubts

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Liverpool have been urged to stay calm over a potential move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, despite growing concern that Manchester City could hijack any future deal. The article explains that Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Guehi now faces competition from Pep Guardiola’s side, who are assessing defensive options ahead of the summer window.

Reports suggest City are monitoring Guehi as they look to refresh their back line, with uncertainty over some of their current center-backs. This has raised fears among Liverpool fans that a repeat of past battles with City in the transfer market could see the England international head to the Etihad instead of Anfield. Guehi’s profile – a composed, athletic, homegrown central defender already proven in the Premier League – fits the recruitment strategy of both clubs.

However, the piece highlights comments from a former Manchester City defender who insists Liverpool should not panic, stressing that Guehi is not the only solution for Jürgen Klopp’s evolving defense. That ex-City player describes an alternative center-back option as having “everything you want” in a modern defender, pointing to attributes such as pace, strength in duels, comfort on the ball, and tactical intelligence. The suggestion is that Liverpool’s scouting department has identified multiple targets capable of fitting seamlessly into Klopp’s high defensive line and aggressive pressing system.

The article also notes that Crystal Palace will drive a hard bargain for Guehi and that any move is likely to be expensive, potentially forcing Liverpool to weigh value against need. While City’s interest complicates matters, Liverpool are portrayed as confident in their broader defensive recruitment plan. Rather than becoming fixated on one name, the club is expected to stay flexible, trust its data-led approach, and be ready to pivot to other options if Guehi proves unattainable.