December 29th 2024.
It seems that Liverpool has caught the eye of Marc Guehi, the talented Premier League defender for England and Crystal Palace. Despite attracting interest from other clubs such as Chelsea and Newcastle United, Guehi has his sights set on joining Liverpool. This comes after the 24-year-old turned down multiple bids from Newcastle last summer, choosing to stay at Selhurst Park for another season.
Guehi has proven himself to be one of the best defenders in the Premier League in recent years and has become a valuable member of the England squad. His skills were on full display during the Euro 2024 final, where the Three Lions unfortunately lost to Spain. Newcastle had hoped to bring Guehi to St James' Park after being impressed with his performance in Germany, but their four bids, the highest being £65m, were all rejected by Crystal Palace.
The Eagles were hesitant to part ways with another defender after selling Joachim Andersen to Fulham for £30m earlier in the transfer window. However, they are aware that it is only a matter of time before other clubs come knocking for Guehi's signature once again. Last summer, he was linked with clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United, in addition to Newcastle. It was Chelsea who initially sold Guehi to Crystal Palace in 2021 after he spent more than a decade in their academy.
Although Newcastle may still be interested in Guehi, it seems that he has his heart set on joining Liverpool, the current Premier League leaders. According to reports, Guehi is determined to play for a Champions League club, and Liverpool is his top choice. The team's current center-backs, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Joe Gomez, have played a crucial role in helping Liverpool secure their spot at the top of the league. However, van Dijk's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, making Guehi an attractive option for the club.
In fact, The Sun reports that Liverpool is considering using their teenage star Ben Doak, who is currently on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship, in a potential deal to bring Guehi to Anfield. Despite the transfer rumors surrounding him, Guehi remained committed to Crystal Palace and showed a high level of professionalism on the field. His manager, Oliver Glasner, praised the club's owners for not giving in to the pressure to sell Guehi, especially after losing Andersen.
However, Crystal Palace's struggles this season, as they currently sit in 16th place and are only three points above the relegation zone, may have contributed to Guehi's desire to leave Selhurst Park. But for now, he remains a key player for the Eagles, and his dedication to the team is highly appreciated by his manager. Only time will tell if Guehi's dream of joining Liverpool will become a reality, but for now, he is focused on performing well for Crystal Palace.
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