World-class centre-back has his heart 'set' on Liverpool transfer

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·2 November 2025

World-class centre-back has his heart 'set' on Liverpool transfer

An area where Hughes continues to look to strengthen the Reds is at the back. The Liverpool sporting director tried to sign more than one centre-back in the summer window.

He succeeded in bringing in Giovanni Leoni but failed in his efforts to sign Marc Guehi. Since then Liverpool have explored the market for other options.

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Nico Schlotterbeck is on the club's radar and he would be a fantastic acquisition due to his ball playing skills.

Guehi also remains a subject of interest. Although Liverpool will be concerned that the path to sign the world-class England international is now no longer as clear-cut as before.

With his contract expiring at Palace at the end of the season, he's free to go and sign for anyone.