Liverpool remain firmly in the driving seat to land Marc Guehi – but a fresh update from Matt Law has cast doubt over how straightforward the race really is.
As reported in The Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur are considering reigniting their pursuit of the Crystal Palace defender, despite having four senior centre-backs and further versatile options.
Spurs had a winter bid for the England international turned down, and although they haven’t yet firmed up a second approach, they have “not ruled out” another attempt to bring Guehi to north London.
Tottenham plot a move for Marc Guehi
The 24-year-old, who captained Crystal Palace for most of last season and played 44 games in all competitions, is in the final year of his contract.
That gives Liverpool a strong negotiating hand – particularly after already moving on Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for £30m.
Given the timing of that departure, the 24-year-old’s leadership qualities, and his durability, it’s no surprise we’ve prioritised Guehi.
Although we have heard these links for quite an extended period of time now, with David Lynch attempting to explain the delays thus far.
Despite Tottenham’s lingering interest, The Telegraph report states clearly that “Liverpool remain the favourites to sign the England international if he leaves Palace this summer.”
Liverpool still have the upper hand on Guehi
Guehi’s arrival would help offset the loss of Quansah and strengthen a back line already bolstered by the Premier League-winning presence of Virgil van Dijk and Ibou Konate.
The South London-born defender would offer the type of consistency and composure needed to build another title-winning platform – and crucially, he’d be available to join up with Arne Slot’s squad immediately for pre-season.
Guehi would represent a smart, long-term move with instant impact and one that has been backed by one former England international.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham follow through with a second offer, particularly while dealing with ongoing uncertainty over Cristian Romero’s future.
But unless they act quickly, they risk being left behind as we prepare to close in on one of England’s most reliable defensive options.
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It’s the same old story with Spurs. Linked to all the top targets but sign players that are of a lesser quality. Every position is the same. We never get the very best quality signing. Levy really does need to go. Even if we get the stadium naming rights deal over the line or not. Once that money has been spent on a few subquality signings and lined the pockets of ENIC and the Lewis family the same old story will happen. We have to sell to buy. It would be lovely to have a Todd Boehly in charge where he has ambition to actually win things, not just say it like Levy does. Levy needs to show it now, or go, do us all a favour.
I would like Levy to stay, he guarantees Spurs will remain a good laugh year in year out.
Considering the England national sides lack of quality centre backs. Guehi could find himself in the England lineup if he is at Anfield and has even a fairly average season. He could find himself in a whole world of trouble if he ends up playing for Spurs next season, particularly in the Champions League 😳
Personally I’d like to see 2 New CB’s brought to Anfield one being Marc Guehi the 2nd possibly between 19 Y/O
Jorrol Hato of Ajax who can play both CB/LB or the young Italian who I hear Liverpool are interested in from Parma
18 Y/O Giovanni Leoni but Liverpool haven’t had the best luck with Italians or Greek youngster Konstantinos Koulierakis of Wolfsburg who we are meant to be interested in. Let’s stop being interested and change it to Bringing them in. But what a Transfer window so far for us !!
YNWA
Liverpool must finalise Guehi. Centre-back is the first priority even before Ekitike. Pay and end this now.