Liverpool set to receive massive transfer boost in £30m deal

Published August 31, 2025 at 12:27 pm

Written by Graham Whitaker

Liverpool are expected to make considerable progress in their bid to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi. The club have been keeping tabs on the player throughout the summer in order to bolster their defence.

The central defender has been central to Liverpool’s transfer plans this summer. On the back of impressive performances at Selhurst Park, Guehi has attracted the attention of several suitors. The Crystal Palace captain is not only on the radar of Liverpool, but Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are also interested in his services.

Despite a lavish squad makeover over the summer, Liverpool have looked a bit shaky in defence at the beginning of the 2025/26 season. Arne Slot’s men have conceded 4 goals, and the defence looks like an area that requires immediate reinforcement.

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Arne Slot and the power brokers at Anfield are expected to hold fresh talks with Crystal Palace in order to get through a deal, with time being a scarce commodity. Liverpool believes they have a slightly better hand heading into the negotiations with Marc Guehi, who is already in the last 12 months of his contract at Crystal Palace.

The top brass at Selhurst Park is truly aware of the risk of losing their star defender on a free transfer at the end of this season. Last-minute negotiations might convince Crystal Palace to accept a deal below their asking price.

Marc Guehi himself is hopeful of a move to Merseyside. The player views Liverpool as a step in the correct direction, also keeping his eyes on the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA next year. Playing for the Reds will majorly improve Guehi’s chances of representing England at the prestigious world event and see him play in the Champions League for the first time.

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Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate, too, has entered the final year of his contract. The Reds were keen on replacing Konate with Guehi in the long run, and it would also help with squad depth for the current season. Liverpool are seeking to defend the league title this season, and it’s necessary for the gaffer to have the right players for this extensive mission.

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Liverpool will also have to remain focused for their vital Matchday 3 fixture this weekend. The Merseyside team will lock horns with title rivals Arsenal. Both teams have picked up the six points on offer so far, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this encounter at Anfield Stadium.