Liverpool are close to completing the signing of **Milos Kerkez** from Bournemouth, but their next target — **Marc Guehi** of Crystal Palace — could be an even **bigger signing**.
### Guehi Wants the Move
Reports say **Guehi has told friends he wants to join Liverpool**. The 24-year-old centre-back is entering the final year of his contract at Palace, which gives Liverpool a chance to sign him for less than the **£70 million** Spurs offered earlier this year.
### Why Guehi Is So Important
Liverpool need a strong, reliable centre-back to partner **Virgil van Dijk**, especially with:
* **Jarell Quansah** leaving for Bayer Leverkusen
* **Ibrahima Konaté’s** contract talks stalling
Guehi already plays in the Premier League, is a **leader**, and has proven himself in big games — including against Liverpool.
### Building a New Defence
If Liverpool sign Guehi, along with **Kerkez** and **Jeremie Frimpong**, they could have a powerful new backline:
* **Frimpong** (Right-back)
* **Guehi** + **Van Dijk** (Centre-backs)
* **Kerkez** (Left-back)
This would give new manager **Arne Slot** a fast, strong, and modern defence to challenge for big trophies.
### Liverpool Are Spending Big
Liverpool have already signed **Florian Wirtz** for up to **£116 million** and **Frimpong** for £29.5 million. Now they’re going for Guehi — and his desire to join makes the move even more likely.
### Final Thought
**Guehi’s signing could be more important than Kerkez**. He’s the type of defender Liverpool needs now — Premier League-proven, young, and ready to step up. If the club moves quickly, it could be one of their smartest deals this summer.
