Liverpool Targets “Outstanding” Defender with £50 Million Bid

According to reports from Spain, Liverpool has made a £50 million offer for Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi. The Reds see the England international as a potential alternative to Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven, who has also been linked with a move to Anfield.

Guehi, 24, has been impressive for both Crystal Palace and England, earning praise from former national team manager Gareth Southgate who called him “exceptional” during Euro 2024. The defender’s consistent performances have attracted interest from several top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham.

Liverpool’s interest in Guehi comes as they look to strengthen their defensive options and potentially find a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk. The Palace defender’s modest wages of £50,000 per week make him an attractive proposition, especially considering his Premier League experience and international pedigree.

This season, Guehi has started 24 Premier League matches for Crystal Palace, averaging 4.6 clearances and 2.6 aerial duel wins per game. His performances have helped establish him as one of the most promising young defenders in English football.

While Liverpool fans may debate whether Guehi or Van de Ven would be the better option, both players offer the potential to be long-term solutions in the Reds’ backline. As the summer transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool’s £50 million bid will be enough to secure Guehi’s services in the face of competition from other top clubs.