On Saturday night, it was reported that Liverpool had made a £35 million bid to Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi. This comes two days before the market window closes, and is of course not a favorable situation for Crystal Palace. Still, it will test the London club’s ability and willingness to turn around to find a replacement. Because after the season, Guehi can walk on a free transfer to Liverpool after contact expiry. For Liverpool, it’s all about getting the England international to Anfield as quickly as possible, big plans are linked to Guehi’s role in red.
In January, Stewart Downing was brought to Liverpool as a global talent scout, the former Liverpool player says about Guehi.
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“I think Guehi will come in as a cover in central defence, and I can say that he will probably be Van Dijk’s successor in a couple of years. I imagine that, yes,” Dowing begins, according to Goal.
-I actually thought they were going to get him last summer, as they were linked to him quite often. Konate’s situation is going to be difficult, because if he continues to turn down contracts, Liverpool will have to get to a point where they sell him. He has to leave now or in January. We may see a surprising departure for him this summer, you never know. At the very end of the window, they’re just going to leave. He is actually not going to sign. Let’s just get rid of him after we sign Guehi, or maybe signing Guehi puts pressure on Konate?”
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-Does he really want to leave, or is he using this situation as a move to get a better deal? I have a sneaking feeling that Konate can leave, and Guehi is a very good replacement, right?” He’s not a bad player and I think they’ll get him for a decent price. I think it will definitely happen. If it is not now, I think it will be January, it comes from Downing.
