Exclusive: Marc Guehi has ‘concerns’ as Liverpool make ‘concrete’ move
Marc Guehi is in no real rush to make a decision on a move away from Crystal Palace amid “concerns” over joining Liverpool, sources have told Football Insider.
The centre-back, 24, will enter the final 12 months of his Selhurst Park contract next week.
Guehi is wanted by almost every elite club in the Premier League but Liverpool are expected to make a concrete move after completing the sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.
However, the England international will weigh up the move carefully with Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk likely to be ahead of him in the pecking order at Anfield – at least at first.
Guehi plots free-agent switch to Real Madrid or Barcelona
Guehi is keen to play regularly at any potential new club ahead of the World Cup in North America next year and would have to back himself to become first choice if he decides to join Liverpool.
The ex-Chelsea centre-back is in control and could run down his contract at Palace to open up the option of a free transfer switch to Real Madrid or Barcelona.
He has attracted interest from Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Man United and Newcastle – who had big-money bids rejected last summer (2024).
Guehi ticks a lot of boxes for Liverpool transfer chiefs due to his extensive Premier League and international experience – as well as his age profile at just 24 years old.
He has made 115 appearances for Crystal Palace since joining in 2021 and is now a 23-cap England international.
Brighton could agree £40m Elliott deal
Meanwhile, Football Insider has revealed (24 June) that Brighton are “confident” of striking a deal for Liverpool fringe star Harvey Elliott.
Brighton are smart operators and are capable of meeting Liverpool’s £40million asking price for Elliott after their big-money transfer business in recent windows.
Florian Wirtz’s arrival has also left the Reds needing to boost their transfer war chest ahead of further additions to Arne Slot‘s side this summer.
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