Liverpool might have an agreement in place with Marc Guéhi for a 2026 transfer (Credits: Imago Images)
Liverpool missed out on Marc Guéhi this summer, but there is always the winter transfer window to make up for it. However, things seem to be moving a bit differently as Arne Slot seems confident to challenge for titles without real defensive depth.
As we reported last time, Guéhi might be off the books for the winter, as Liverpool would like to complete the transfer for free. But the question remains, can the Reds hold out that long with only three senior centre-backs in their squad?
Liverpool seem to be playing the long game, considering it would be a lottery win if a player of such calibre were to join Anfield for free.
Despite that, Slot might be missing the short-term point. Virgil van Dijk stays in peak form, but can a 34-year-old defender play day in and day out at the top?
Ibrahima Konaté, on the other hand, has raised concerns following a knock against Arsenal in Liverpool’s last game. Despite coming back on to play for France against Ukraine in the international break, the issue regarding his fitness remains.
Recently, full-back Conor Bradley also faced a minor facial injury against Germany. As Jeremie Frimpong is still recovering from his own struggles, Arne Slot will be hoping to get as many players back on the field as possible to make up for the depth problem.
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Liverpool might have a 2026 agreement in place for Marc Guéhi
Despite a fuzzy timeline, the Reds have shown clear intent regarding Marc Guéhi. The only blocker in their last move was Crystal Palace denying the final offer following internal fallout.
Now, Football Insider expert Mick Brown claims that Liverpool might already have an agreement in place to sign the Eagles captain in the upcoming year.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Liverpool have an agreement already. I’ve seen it happen before, the deal falls through, but everything had already been agreed on the players’ side, so they can return to the deal without any issues.”
“When you come that close to a deal, all the details are pretty much done. It looked like it was a done deal. So they know what the player’s asking for, they know he wants to join, it’s just a case of moving forward with the club to bring him in when he’s available.”
“Whether it happens in January or at the end of the season, it’s up to them really. Liverpool will say with only a year left on his contract, they can save £35million and get him for free”, said the former Premier League scout.
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