After Wirtz Bombshell: Hughes Won’t Stop as Liverpool Close In on £45m Defensive Coup
After Wirtz Deal: Relentless Hughes Pushing Liverpool Closer to £45m Masterstroke
Liverpool’s Transfer Frenzy Shows No Signs of Slowing
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” might be a hit U.S. sitcom, but it’s clearly not a motto Liverpool are following this summer!
The Reds have been in overdrive, already sealing four new signings for Arne Slot’s squad — with Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, and Armin Pecsi now joined by a blockbuster arrival: Florian Wirtz, whose club-record £116m move was officially confirmed on Friday.
Next in line could be Milos Kerkez, who is reportedly on the verge of becoming the latest addition, and yet, Liverpool’s appetite in the market remains undiminished.
According to The Telegraph, the club is preparing a major offer for Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi — and things are advancing rapidly.
Guehi Deal Gathering Pace
As reported by TEAMtalk, Liverpool are now on the brink of agreeing personal terms with the 24-year-old England international. If completed, it would pave the way for formal negotiations with Crystal Palace.
Though the Eagles are holding out for £70m, the defender’s contract runs out in a year — and a fee closer to £45m could get the deal over the line. No official bid has gone in just yet, but discussions between the two clubs are expected to begin shortly.
Liverpool Move Swiftly in Pursuit of Marc Guehi
With Jarell Quansah’s potential switch to Bayer Leverkusen rapidly progressing, Liverpool aren’t wasting any time in identifying a replacement at centre-back.
The 21-year-old is expected to bring in around £30m if the deal with the Bundesliga side is completed — a sum that could significantly offset the cost of a move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, fresh off leading his side to a historic FA Cup final triumph.
Reports suggest Liverpool are close to agreeing personal terms with the 24-year-old, indicating that he may be open to a move to Anfield. Given Richard Hughes’ successful and strategic approach in negotiating the Wirtz deal below the initial asking price, there’s every reason to believe he can work similar magic with Palace.
Guehi, who earned praise from Micah Richards for his composed displays during England’s run to the Euro 2024 final, would be a smart addition — a homegrown talent entering his prime, with Premier League experience, potentially available for £45m.
While it’s still early in the process, all signs point to Liverpool accelerating their push to bring in yet another high-quality defender before the new season kicks off.