Liverpool prepares bid to sign Marc Guehi in January, with contract nearing its end

Liverpool are set to return for Marc Guehi in the January transfer window, betting on his expiring Crystal Palace contract to secure the defender at a reduced price.

Reds reignite pursuit of Guehi

According to Mail Sport, Liverpool’s board still view the 24-year-old as a priority signing to strengthen their defense a sector coach Arne Slot believes is crucial to the team’s competitiveness in both the Premier League and Champions League.

The Merseyside club has monitored Guehi for months, but Palace resisted earlier approaches. Now, with just six months left on his contract, the situation has shifted in Liverpool’s favor.

Crystal Palace under pressure

Crystal Palace face a tough choice: either sell Guehi in the upcoming window or risk losing him for free in the summer. Reports suggest a stay at Selhurst Park is unlikely, as other English and European clubs are also watching the defender’s case closely.

The London club’s leverage diminishes with every passing week, making January a decisive moment.

Liverpool’s strategy: strength without overspending

Liverpool’s plan is clear wait for Guehi’s value to drop as his contract runs down, then make a move at a more favorable price. That way, the club can reinforce its back line without disrupting finances, especially with heavy investment already made in other areas of the squad.

If the deal goes through, Guehi would add depth, youth, and reliability to the defense, easing the workload on the starting duo and giving Slot greater flexibility in rotation.