Liverpool are reportedly planning a major bid for one of their key transfer targets this summer as they prepare for the potential departure of defender Jarell Quansah—possibly benefiting Premier League rivals Chelsea in the process.
It’s been an eventful transfer window for the Reds.
They recently secured the signing of right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. Not long after, his teammate Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool in a record-breaking move worth an initial £100 million, plus £16 million in performance-related bonuses.
Liverpool are also closing in on a deal for Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, with a reported valuation of £45 million. At the same time, Quansah appears to be nearing a move to Leverkusen, with talks said to be at an advanced stage.
Liverpool are asking for up to £40 million for the 22-year-old centre-back, though Sky Sports suggests a deal is close at £30 million plus £5.5 million in add-ons.
To replace Quansah, Liverpool are reportedly ready to submit a significant bid for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, according to The Telegraph.
Tottenham Hotspur had a £55 million offer (with an extra £15 million in potential add-ons) rejected in January, but Liverpool now seem to be leading the race for the centre-back.
This could work in Chelsea’s favor. When they sold Guehi to Crystal Palace in 2021 for £18 million, they included a 20% sell-on clause—meaning a Liverpool deal around £40 million could earn Chelsea roughly £8 million.
Palace have already turned down multiple bids for Guehi, including from Newcastle and Spurs.
Speaking ahead of the FA Cup final, Guehi declined to comment on transfer speculation, instead emphasizing his dedication to Crystal Palace.
“The main thing for me is always giving my best for this football club,” he said. “I come in every day to work hard and stay consistent. This club has given me a lot.”
He added, “I’m still under contract here, and my focus remains with Palace. My goal is to keep performing and let the future unfold naturally.”