Arne Slot gives injury updates ahead of Arsenal clash (Credits: Imago Images)
Liverpool are almost certain to sign a centre-back in the next summer transfer window. The club are making progress in talks over a new deal for Virgil van Dijk but they remain in the hunt for defenders at the end of the season.
The Merseyside giants want to add to their centre-back options and are aware that even if Van Dijk stays, they need to bring in someone who could replace him in the long term.
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and his recruitment team have been keeping tabs on several defenders across Europe but they have their eyes on players in the Premier League as well.
They are aware of the advantage of getting someone experienced in the Premier League as they would not need the time to adapt to the pace of the English top flight.
Nottingham Forest’s Murillo has been on their radar but their key target is believed to be one of the stars of the England team.
The Reds are the side to watch in the race
Marc Guehi was expected to leave Palace last summer when Newcastle United chased him hard but the Eagles rejected as many as four bids for the defender.
The England defender stayed put but there are claims that he is also keen to wait for one of the bigwigs of the Premier League.
A move to Liverpool would appeal to Guehi more than Newcastle and according to TEAMtalk, the Reds have an edge in the race to land him.
The defender would be keen to join the Reds if they make an offer for him at the end of the ongoing season.
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Liverpool sit at the summit of the Premier League and have emerged as a real contender to win the Premier League under Arne Slot.
Newcastle could make another move for him in the winter window but Liverpool are expected to be his preferred option if he leaves Palace in the upcoming months.
Liverpool have other targets on their list as well but a move for Guehi would be exciting given his Premier League experience and the manner he played for England last summer.
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