Wayne Veysey

Tue 24 September 2024 16:00, UK

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is being “won over” by Marc Guehi after he was given a resounding endorsement by the club’s recruitment team, sources have told Football Insider.

The Reds has a concrete interest in the 24-year-old centre-back during the summer transfer window but never actively pursued a deal to Slot’s misgivings.

Slot wanted a left-footed centre-back to provide cover and competition for Virgil van Dijk, with the idea being that the potential top-class signing would eventually replace the Netherlands international.

This had conflicted with the stance of Liverpool’s recruitment, who believe that Guehi ticks all the boxes for the team after he showcased his big-match mentality when playing for England during the 2024 Euros.

The Liverpool manager is now beginning to change his mind about Guehi and is letting it be known that he sees the Palace player capable of succeeding all-time great iVan Dijk.

The England star played in all but one of the national team’s games during the summer tournament, only being taken out of the team due to suspension.

Liverpool will face competition trying to sign Marc Guehi from Newcastle and Man United

The Reds might be long-time admirers of Guehi, but they’re not the only Premier League team monitoring his progress.

Newcastle actively pursued Guehi throughout the summer transfer window but were unable to agree a deal with Palace after having three formal bids rejected.

Football Insider also revealed that Chelsea have an interest in bringing Guehi back to the football club, with the Blues believed to have included a clause in their deal to get matching rights should the Eagles look to sell him.

The England international has played every minute of Palace’s season so far in all competitions, making 30 clearances and four interceptions in the Premier League.

Even though Liverpool sees Guehi as being capable of replacing Van Dijk, the Premier League giants are still trying to convince him to remain at the club past his current contract.

Van Dijk’s deal expires at the end of this season, but Football Insider revealed that Liverpool are keen to extend his contract.

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