Liverpool have reportedly reached a total agreement with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, putting them in a strong position to secure one of the Premier League’s most reliable centre-backs.
Initially, the club’s plan was simple: wait until the summer, allow Guéhi’s contract situation to run down, and complete the deal on a free transfer. It was a strategy built around patience, long-term planning, and financial efficiency.
However, football has a way of rewriting plans overnight.
With Liverpool now facing an urgent defensive shortage—caused by injuries, squad depth concerns, and the need for stronger competition at the back—the club has decided it cannot afford to wait any longer. The situation has accelerated their timeline dramatically.
Because of this, the Reds are now prepared to make a significant January bid, expected to fall between £15 million and £20 million, in hopes of bringing Guéhi to Anfield immediately. This proactive move shows how seriously Liverpool rate the England international and how much they believe he can strengthen the squad in the second half of the season.
If the deal goes through, Guéhi would arrive as a crucial reinforcement—someone capable of slotting straight into the team’s defensive structure, offering composure, athleticism, and Premier League-tested experience.
Liverpool may have wanted to wait… but circumstances have made the choice for them. Now, all eyes are on January to see whether Crystal Palace will accept the bid and allow one of England’s brightest centre-backs to make the switch to Anfield sooner than expected
