‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ is the name of a long-running U.S. sitcom, but that’s something Liverpool seem unable to do in this summer’s transfer window
Liverpool’s transfer engine is in full throttle.
Arne Slot’s squad rebuild is coming together at serious pace, with four signings already confirmed: goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, teenage talent Armin Pecsi, and now club-record arrival Florian Wirtz, whose £116m move was officially announced on Friday night.
And it’s not stopping there.
Milos Kerkez is expected to follow in the coming days, giving the Reds another strong option at left-back. But the club aren’t easing off — far from it.
According to The Telegraph, Liverpool are now preparing a significant offer for Marc Guehi, and they’re already moving fast behind the scenes.
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Personal terms almost sorted with Guehi
Per TEAMtalk, Liverpool are very close to agreeing personal terms with Guehi, which would clear the way for formal negotiations with Crystal Palace.
The 24-year-old is valued around £70m, but with only one year left on his deal, Palace may be open to letting him go for closer to £45m — a figure Liverpool are reportedly comfortable with, especially if it helps them beat off other interested clubs.
So far, no official bid has gone in, but talks between the two clubs are expected to start very soon.
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Quansah exit makes this move urgent
With Jarell Quansah heading towards a £30m move to Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool are acting quickly to secure a replacement. Guehi fits the bill — homegrown, Premier League-proven, and already playing at a high level internationally.
He captained Palace to FA Cup glory last month and has been praised for his calm, composed play, including standout performances for England at Euro 2024. Micah Richards was one of many to highlight Guehi’s maturity and poise on the biggest stage.
For Liverpool, a potential £45m deal for a player entering his prime — with leadership qualities and top-flight experience — would be smart business. And with Richard Hughes showing in the Wirtz deal that he can bring prices down from initial demands, don’t be surprised if Liverpool pull this one off in the coming days.
It’s still early days in the pursuit of Guehi, but it already seems as though the Reds are moving with unmatched haste in trying to land yet another defensive acquisition this summer.