Liverpool take first step in late swoop for Marc Guehi with highly-rated wonderkid a potential alternative


Liverpool has had exploration talks with Crystal Palace about Marc Guehi, understands Talksport.

The Premier League champions are also interested in Parma Youngster Giovanni Leoni.

London, England - August 10: Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, after the victory of his team, lifts his team's victory at a penalty shootout during the game of the Fa Community Shield between Crystal Palace and Liverpool in the Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/fantasista/Getty Images)

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Liverpool moves to Guehi after helping them in WembleyCredit: Getty
Parmas Leoni is an alternative

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Parmas Leoni is an alternativeCredit: Getty

Palace value Guehi at around £ 40 million, and Liverpool previously recorded an interest in the Eagles captain, but only for a number below the GBP 45 million mark.

Things seem to have changed now, especially after Guehi’s last game, in which he led Palace to a Community Shield victory against his potential future club Liverpool.

Guehi has not agreed with the red, although reports claimed that he had it.

It is assumed that Liverpool will make a deal about the club instead of first approaching the player because the chairman of the palace chair Steve Parish.

Parish was asked about the Community Shield whether he may have to redeem his contract next summer in the English international.

“Of course we would have to do that,” he replied.

“So that players of this caliber are free, this is unfortunately a problem for us.

“Joachim [Andersen] went [to Fulham last summer] And we couldn’t afford to lose both.

“Then we had another bid [for Guehi] It was a different situation in January.

“We just have to see what happens. But you know that it needs a new contract or a conclusion.”

Slot suggested that there could be more arrivals after the defeat in Wembley

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Slot suggested that there could be more arrivals after the defeat in WembleyCredit: Getty
The champions already had a very busy summer

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The champions already had a very busy summer

On the other hand, there were also noise from Liverpool that are not finished after a blockbuster summer window.

Head coach Arne Slot said that his team would “not hesitate” if they saw another opportunity while strengthening the penalty of the penalty shot.

“Four starters are also lost and that is not normal,” he said.

“Ideal [early business] is what you want, but it’s difficult. I am really glad that we can bring in what we have.

“I’m very satisfied [with them]. It is not just about them, the players who stayed there have also helped because they have such a good structure.

“We have lost Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez and losing this experience makes a difference.

After a few years without much expenditure, Liverpool Europe shocked with a British record of £ 116 million for Wirtz

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After a few years without much expenditure, Liverpool Europe shocked with a British record of £ 116 million for WirtzCredit: Getty

“I can tell you that the players we have brought with us have the quality to play for Liverpool.

“We have more than enough options [in defence]But if we see a chance on the market, we will not hesitate to act. “

Liverpool has already spent a massive £ 265.2 million on Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekikats and Giorgi Mamardashvili.

There is a chance that there could also be more offers after Guehi, and Alexander Isak tries to force an Aufield parade.

Newcastle rejected an offer of 110 million GBP from Liverpool in the window for her star striker.

The Swede missed a large part of the pre -season and after he was banished by Eddie Howe from training, he has now told the club that he would not play for her again.