Marc Guehi sends fresh Liverpool transfer message while with England after latest rumours
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Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi is set to feature for England over the international break, just a couple of months after a transfer to Liverpool fell throughLiverpool transfer target Marc Guehi has stated that he is not focusing on his future, despite speculation surrounding its potential location. Fresh reports have linked the defender with moves to top European clubs such as Barcelona and Real Madrid.The centre-back was close to making a deadline day move to Liverpool in the summer, but Crystal Palace pulled the plug on a deal after failing to find a replacement in time.
Guehi has continued to play and wear the captain’s armband for the Eagles.He is out of contract at Selhurst Park at the end of the season and is not expected to sign a new deal, meaning he will be available on a free transfer, while speculation on his next destination continues to circulate.READ MORE: Michael Owen proven wrong on Alexander Isak Liverpool prediction as private talks heldREAD MORE: Rio Ferdinand makes Steven Gerrard Rangers return prediction after Liverpool legend interviewThe Reds continue to be linked with a move, but the latest reports suggest that they could be behind Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid in the race.It is added that Palace are preparing for the player’s departure, either in the January window or in the summer.Guehi is currently on international duty with England and could feature in both the friendly against Wales on Thursday night and the World Cup Qualifier away at Latvia next Tuesday.Ahead of those games, Guehi was asked about the importance of getting his own personal future sorted.“For me, it doesn’t matter,” he said. “As long as I’m playing well for Palace, there is an opportunity for me to be here.“Whether it’s sorted or not, it doesn’t matter for me.”Liverpool are likely to be keeping an eye on Guehi over the international break, although their plans ahead of the January window are still to be seen.Arne Slot may have concerns over his centre-back options, with summer signing Giovanni Leoni a long-term absentee with a serious knee injury.There are also concerns over the fitness of Ibrahima Konate.
It’s been revealed that the defender is not currently training with the France team after limping off shortly after half time in last weekend’s defeat to Chelsea.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.