Liverpool’s transfer hunt for defensive reinforcements looks set to heat up, with talks over Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi continuing as the transfer deadline looms.

With September 1 fast approaching, Arne Slot’s side are working to strengthen their backline. The Reds have already secured the signing of promising Giovanni Leoni from Parma, but with Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, and Joe Gomez the only established senior defenders left after Jarell Quansah’s move to Bayer Leverkusen, another addition appears inevitable.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Palace are engaged in discussions over both Eberechi Eze (linked with Spurs) and Guehi, with Liverpool expected to push harder for the England international in the final days of the window.

> “Negotiations for Eze to Tottenham are advanced, while talks for Guehi to Liverpool continue but are not yet complete,” Romano shared on social media.



Palace Fighting to Keep Their Stars ✊🦅

Manager Oliver Glasner remains adamant that his key men are still fully committed to the club, telling reporters that both Guehi and Eze “were 100% with this group.”

However, such statements are common during transfer windows, especially as Palace aim to protect their bargaining position. With Guehi’s contract running down and less than a year remaining, chairman Steve Parish may be more focused on securing a reasonable fee than risking losing him for free.

Why Guehi to Liverpool Looks Likely ✅

Given Palace’s recent demotion to the Europa Conference League following the CAS ruling, the lure of Champions League football at Anfield could prove too tempting for the defender.

Sources suggest there’s only a £5–10 million gap between Palace’s valuation and Liverpool’s current offer — a difference that many expect will be resolved before deadline day.

If all goes to plan, Guehi could be unveiled in red before the window shuts, providing Slot with the defensive depth he urgently needs.

👀 Stay tuned — an official announcement from Liverpool may not be too far away.