Konate’s exit looms: Liverpool lodge £25m offer for ‘world-class’ star ahead of January transfer window.

Liverpool have reportedly lodged a bid of around £25m, including add-ons, to sign Marc Guehi ahead of the January transfer window, according to a reliable source on X. The England international is contracted to Crystal Palace until the summer of 2026.

The Reds are also believed to be considering a move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo as they look to strengthen their squad midway through the season.

Could Guehi join Liverpool in January?
The initial bid of roughly £25m has not yet been accepted or rejected by Palace. This comes after Liverpool previously agreed a £35m deal for the centre-back in the summer, which was ultimately blocked by Crystal Palace’s decision to retain him amid their Europa Conference League campaign. CEO Steve Parish explained that keeping Guehi was a strategic choice to help Palace push for a top-half finish rather than selling the club’s key defender.

Currently, Palace sit just outside the Champions League spots in fifth place, making the sale of their most influential player—who has a 7.46/10 average rating this season—particularly damaging to their ambitions.

Marc Guehi’s 2025/26 Premier League stats per 90 (Fotmob):

Rating: 7.46/10

Expected assists (xA): 0.07 (92nd percentile)

Chances created: 0.64 (95th percentile)

Duels won: 66.3% (81st percentile)

Aerial duels won: 66.7% (68th percentile)

European competition for Guehi?
Reports suggest Europe’s top clubs recognize that Guehi is likely to move to Anfield. Christian Falk of CF Bayern Insider noted that Bayern Munich are still interested, while Real Madrid also see Liverpool as the most probable destination for the 25-year-old, whether in January or next summer.

Will Guehi solve Liverpool’s defensive woes?
While the centre-back is reliable on the ball and composed under pressure—areas where Liverpool have struggled this season—he is not particularly dominant in the air. With Liverpool conceding goals from long balls and set pieces, Guehi alone won’t fully solve these problems. However, his composure and consistency could help stabilize a defence currently underperforming, giving Arne Slot a more dependable option in the middle while tactical adjustments remain necessary.