Liverpool missed out on the deadline-day signing of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
The 25-year-old centre-back was the topic of an preliminary £35m bid from Anfield – which the FA Cup holders knocked again on the eleventh hour.
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That switch miss has had a profound affect on Liverpool’s season – as Arne Slot has been lowered to solely three senior match central defensive choices.
Competition hotting up for Guehi
But encouragement could be taken from the truth that England worldwide Guehi is out of contract in summer time 2026. Liverpool – though having misplaced their clear run at Guehi – may be able to tempt him on a free transfer.
One downside for that plan nevertheless is the curiosity that’s materialising in Guehi from elsewhere within the Premier League in addition to in Europe.
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Real Madrid are anticipated to problem the Premier League champions for Guehi’s signature – and now extra jeopardy has been launched within the form of Manchester United.
The Red Devils are dealing with as much as the prospect of dropping long-serving Harry Maguire subsequent summer time with no progress made on a brand new deal. And in response to a report within the Daily Mail, Ruben Amorim’s facet are exploring a deal for Guehi.
Guehi to interchange Maguire
“Expect United to be watching Marc Guehi’s situation with interest given his contract will be six months from expiring,” the report reads.
“A centre back is on the agenda with limited progress made on extending Harry Maguire’s deal, which expires in the summer. He will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs abroad in around six weeks’ time as things stand.
“While United are not expecting significant activity in January, they are not ruling out bringing forward moves for summer targets if the chance presents itself.”
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