Liverpool’s growing interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi may be more than just a simple squad boost — it could be a major hint that a fan favourite’s time at Anfield is ticking down. 🕰️

Former Reds winger Jermaine Pennant has weighed in, suggesting that the pursuit of Guehi could be a sign that Ibrahima Konaté might be heading for the exit door. With Konaté entering the final year of his current deal — and top clubs like PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and even some Saudi sides circling — the uncertainty is real. 👀

According to reports, Guehi has told Palace he’s not renewing his contract, and with just 12 months left, the club could be forced to sell him now or risk losing him for free. A £50 million fee is being quoted — a price Liverpool could be willing to pay, especially if they’re preparing for life after Konaté.

Fans have been debating where Guehi would fit in Arne Slot’s defensive plans, especially with Van Dijk and Konaté forming a solid duo. Could a tactical shake-up be coming? Or is this just smart planning ahead?

Pennant thinks there’s more to it. Speaking on talkSPORT, he speculated:

> “If Liverpool are genuinely going after Guehi, it may mean they already know Konaté is likely to leave. This could be one of those cases where Liverpool say, ‘Finish your deal and we’ll take care of you after.’”



🧩 Meanwhile, Quansah is reportedly heading to Bayer Leverkusen, possibly clearing the path for Guehi’s arrival. This, coupled with the club-record signing of Florian Wirtz, shows Liverpool are building aggressively — but not without big changes.

Konaté has addressed the contract rumours himself, denying online speculation and saying the club did make an offer, but no deal has been struck yet.

> “I replied, and that’s all there is. Everything else — that I want to wait, or asked for more — it’s all false,” he said earlier this year.



So what’s the real plan behind the scenes? Are Liverpool preparing for a future without Konaté? Or just strengthening ahead of another title charge?