In keeping with the Mirror, Liverpool have emerged because the frontrunners within the race for the companies of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
As issues stand in the intervening time, Liverpool may have to exchange Virgil van Dijk this summer season, with the Netherlands captain but to succeed in an settlement with the membership over a brand new contract as his present one approaches its expiration date on the finish of June. Guehi, who has established himself as a daily England starter and performed a serious position for his nation on the Euros final 12 months, does appear as shut as anybody to being a very good substitute for the sensible Van Dijk.
Palace had been in a powerful place to reject all advances for Guehi final 12 months they usually reportedly threw again no matter Newcastle supplied – on a number of events. Chelsea are additionally believed to be eager to convey the 24-year-old, whom they bought to Palace in 2021, again to Stamford Bridge, however Guehi himself apparently prefers Anfield as his vacation spot.
As for Palace, their place to reject provides isn’t as robust anymore, with simply over a 12 months remaining on Guehi’s contract.