Liverpool have reportedly lodged a bid of around \u00a325m, 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Could Guehi join Liverpool in January?
\nThe initial bid of roughly \u00a325m has not yet been accepted or rejected by Palace. This comes after Liverpool previously agreed a \u00a335m deal for the centre-back in the summer, which was ultimately blocked by Crystal Palace\u2019s 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\u2019s key defender.<\/p>\n
Currently, Palace sit just outside the Champions League spots in fifth place, making the sale of their most influential player\u2014who has a 7.46\/10 average rating this season\u2014particularly damaging to their ambitions.<\/p>\n
Marc Guehi\u2019s 2025\/26 Premier League stats per 90 (Fotmob):<\/p>\n
Rating: 7.46\/10<\/p>\n
Expected assists (xA): 0.07 (92nd percentile)<\/p>\n
Chances created: 0.64 (95th percentile)<\/p>\n
Duels won: 66.3% (81st percentile)<\/p>\n
Aerial duels won: 66.7% (68th percentile)<\/p>\n
European competition for Guehi?
\nReports suggest Europe\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Will Guehi solve Liverpool\u2019s defensive woes?
\nWhile the centre-back is reliable on the ball and composed under pressure\u2014areas where Liverpool have struggled this season\u2014he is not particularly dominant in the air. With Liverpool conceding goals from long balls and set pieces, Guehi alone won\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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