Liverpool have held talks with Crystal Palace over signing Marc Guehi and Reds captain Virgil van Dijk has spoken out about the prospect of signing a new defender

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi's move to Anfield could be the ultimate bargain if Liverpool play the waiting game.

Eberechi Eze is in demand in north London, while Liverpool are back in for Marc Guehi and still chasing Alexander Isak.

“Liverpool were never going to pay huge money for Marc Guehi this summer. They like him a lot, but a move to Anfield is far from a done deal. If the Crystal Palace defender becomes available next summer, he is set to be ‘one of the most in-demand free agents we’ve probably ever seen,’ with offers expected from virtually every major club in Europe.

Liverpool is close to signing Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace for 35 million, strengthening their defense for the 2025-26 season.

Liverpool maintain focus on Guehi pursuitLiverpool remain intent on adding defensive reinforcements before the close of the transfer window, with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi a leading target. The

As a respected leader and captain for Palace, playfully referred to as "Uncle Marc" by his England team-mates because of his maturity and temperament, he fits into the culture Liverpool have fostered over this recent period of success.

Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Marc Guéhi, with the south London club expecting a fee of around £30 million ($41m) plus £5m in add-ons, sources have told ESPN.

ROY KEANE thinks managers should talk to their players in private rather than hashing things out on the pitch after an awkward moment between Marc Guehi and Oliver Glasner was caught on camera.

From a Liverpool point of view, this could lead to concerns that Guehi may then be cup-tied for the Champions League should he move to Anfield. Thankfully, BBC presenter Gabby Logan has been on hand to clear things up. Palace’s presence in Europe this season has been the source of much debate and disappointment over recent weeks.