Liverpool dey watch the Marc Guehi matter tight as Premier League rival Chelsea don show strong interest to sign the Crystal Palace defender when im contract go expire. Reports dey claim say other clubs too dey ready to take advantage of the situation.
The Reds just climb back top of table after Salah 95th-minute winner against Burnley, but Arne Slot still dey look for more depth for defence.
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate keep another clean sheet, but the truth be say Liverpool no seal Guehi before transfer window close because Palace decide keep am with only one year left for him deal.
Chelsea fit hijack the deal?
Chelsea sef dey circle Guehi, especially as their backline don suffer setback after Levi Colwill ACL injury. Even though Enzo Maresca team dey strong for midfield and attack, dem need urgent cover for defence.
Guehi fit come in steady the line and lock position for long run, but e still risky — Chelsea dey always buy big names, so the competition fit choke if im form drop.
Why Liverpool fit still chill till summer
For Liverpool side, waiting till summer get sense. Guehi go still dey get enough game time for Palace before World Cup 2026, something wey fit help am sharp. Plus, Konate contract dey expire for summer, so Guehi fit come in as smooth replacement without plenty wahala mid-season.
If Reds rush am for January, e fit scatter squad balance again — remember say plenty turnover already dey since dem last title-winning squad for 2024/25. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni fit still get more chances this season if Slot no push for Guehi early, which go help develop the young defender properly.
TPB Verdict
Na tricky ground be this. Chelsea dey hungry for defender now-now, but Liverpool dey play long game — and sometimes patience dey pay pass. If Reds hold body, Guehi fit land for free next summer, fit in well for Slot system and no shake squad harmony. But if Chelsea move fast, Liverpool go need plan B.
