Marc Guehi January exit unlikely: Liverpool in 7-club battle for transfer

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Liverpool were one final approval away from securing Marc Guehi’s signature last summer, but now face a battle with European clubs when he becomes a free agent at season’s end. And BBC‘s Sami Mokbel, who covered the centre-back’s future extensively since the summer, has since reported that he is expected to see out the final six months of his contract. • READ: Jota’s wife shares heartfelt thanks in emotional message to Liverpool Mokbel states that “interested parties may be tempted into bringing forward their plans” to sign Guehi this winter, but “as things stand,” he will see out the season with Palace.

Speaking on BBC’s Football Focus, Mokbel emphasised that Guehi has “so many options in the summer,” with Liverpool to be “back in the mix” as the 25-year-old will be leaving Selhurst Park. Guehi’s reaction to Liverpool collapse earns admirers Guehi was in Liverpool club attire and in the middle of finalising his move to Anfield when the call came that his transfer would not be signed off.

“The way he has reacted to that Liverpool move falling through has seen a number of clubs now come to the fore, and think that’s the kind of character we want. “He’s done himself a brilliant service this season because he wanted to join Liverpool, but he’s put that behind him, and he’s had a brilliant season so far.” Liverpool will be watching on with close interest, but you will scarcely find a supporter who is not of the belief that a centre-back signing is needed in January, whether it be Guehi or someone else.