With Jarell Quansahs departure to Bayer Leverkusen and Ibrahima Konatés uncertain signing of a new contract, Liverpool may be short of centre-backs within 12 months.
With these concerns, the media has begun discussing the potential addition of Marc Guéhi to the defensive ranks.
Crystal Palace rejected bids from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur during the summer and winter transfer windows of last season, with the highest bid being £70 million.
The rejection of these bids means Crystal Palace will miss out on receiving another big-money bid because Guéhis contract expires next summer.
The media talks indicate that Liverpool are keen on Guéhi and hope to scoop him up for £35-40m.
This price could be lower if Liverpool decide to add a player trade to the deal, which has been rumoured.
This potential transfer would be excellent for both Guéhi and Liverpool.
Our scout report and player analysis will highlight Marc Guéhi style of play as a central defender, alongside comparisons to the current Reds centre-half pairing (Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté).
The analysis will also explore the possibility of Marc Guéhi signing and Konaté agreeing to a new contract, as well as how both players can be utilised together on the same team.
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Marc Guéhi Style Of Play
Marc Guéhi is an England international despite being born in the Ivory Coast.
He began his professional career at Chelsea but did not make a Premier League appearance for the club.
While under contract with the Blues, he was loaned out to Swansea City.
In 2021, Guéhi left Chelsea to join Crystal Palace for £18 million, where he still plays and was appointed club captain at the beginning of last season.
Despite only being 24 years old, Guéhi has cemented himself as a recognised Premier League defender at Palace, making 132 appearances since 2022.
He has become a key international player for England, having made 32 appearances.
Therefore, Liverpool know they will be getting a player who understands the league and will be able to start on the front foot if the transfer happens.
Marc Guéhi Stats
In his first season as captain, he played in 34 of the 38 Premier League matches for Palace, keeping 11 clean sheets, scoring three goals, and providing two assists.
Analysing the graphic above, Marc Guéhi has multiple metrics that stand out in each area of the chart.
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