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Growing Momentum Behind Liverpool’s Pursuit of Marc Guehi

Liverpool’s interest in Marc Guehi is gathering pace once again, with the club weighing up a renewed approach as the January window draws closer. After months of internal review following last summer’s near-miss, senior Anfield figures are assessing whether a winter move for the Crystal Palace defender can finally be executed.

The 23-year-old remains high on the recruitment list, and sources suggest the club view him as an ideal long-term addition to Arne Slot’s evolving back line. The January window is expected to be demanding, but Liverpool believe there is an opportunity to revisit a deal that only collapsed due to circumstances outside their control.

Missed Opportunity That Sparked Internal Reflection

Liverpool had advanced negotiations for Guehi during the final days of the previous summer window, with an agreement in principle reached and a medical reportedly completed. The operation, however, was halted when Crystal Palace withdrew late in the process, unable to secure a replacement before the deadline.

That setback triggered significant frustration at Anfield, particularly given that defensive vulnerabilities were always considered the final area of the squad overhaul that saw Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili added in recent months.

While Giovanni Leoni arrived after Jarell Quansah was moved on, Slot and Liverpool’s recruitment team had maintained that bringing in another centre-back was a priority. Internally, there is now a strong belief that delaying the Guehi deal proved costly.

Rising Competition and Strategic January Decisions

Crystal Palace, enjoying an impressive season under Oliver Glasner with Guehi central to their defensive structure, find themselves in a position of strength. Sitting comfortably inside the Premier League’s top four, the Eagles will not welcome disruption, but they may face a financial decision if an offer in the region of £35m arrives.

Reports indicate Liverpool are “prepared” to test that stance, emboldened by a view that they can convince the England international of the project at Anfield. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are monitoring the possibility of signing him as a free agent next summer, yet their preference to wait could give Liverpool a crucial advantage in January.

Transfer specialist Mike Brown has suggested that while Glasner would ideally retain his centre-back, Palace’s hierarchy have shown willingness to consider a mid-season sale should the terms suit their longer-term plans.

Guehi’s Development and the Appeal for Liverpool

Guehi’s consistency, leadership and comfort in possession have marked him out as one of the division’s most reliable defenders. His role in England’s national team further strengthens his reputation, and Liverpool see him as a ready-made addition who fits both the current tactical model and future squad planning.

Liverpool’s defensive issues this season have highlighted the need for a stable presence capable of leading the back line through the second half of the campaign. With the January window approaching rapidly, momentum behind a revived push for Guehi is growing — though prising him from a resurgent Palace may prove complex.

What remains clear is Liverpool’s renewed determination. The months ahead will reveal whether they can achieve what eluded them in August: securing Marc Guehi as a centrepiece of their defensive structure.