Liverpool nonetheless have Marc Guehi on their switch want checklist, however the membership are ‘not expected’ to be available in the market for a centre-back within the January window.
Arne Slot had anticipated welcoming two centre-backs into his squad over the summer time, with teenager Giovanni Leoni to precede the arrival of Crystal Palace captain Guehi.
That £35 million switch collapsed on deadline day, and Liverpool have since seen their Italian defender dominated out for the season after an ACL harm on debut.
It leaves the Reds with solely Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez as specialist gamers within the place, prompting an expectation {that a} cut-price return for Guehi can be on the playing cards within the winter.
Nevertheless, the dependable David Ornstein of The Athletic, talking to NBC Sports activities, acknowledged that he’s “not expecting” Liverpool to enter the marketplace for a centre-back within the upcoming window.
“They tried for Marc Guehi. It collapsed on deadline day and I think Liverpool would go back in for him in the summer of 2026,” Ornstein mentioned.
“I’m not anticipating him to go away Crystal Palace in January.
“Truly, I’m not anticipating Liverpool to go for a centre-back in January, as issues stand. In fact, this stuff may change, however I don’t assume it’s a plan.
“But they won’t have a clear run at Guehi, because there’s going to be competition perhaps from the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City.”
There’s a lot that would change between now and the January window, particularly if any additional long-term accidents come up at centre-back, however Liverpool will hope they maintain some playing cards in relation to Guehi.
Having all however signed the England worldwide, they are going to hope his dedication nonetheless stands, whereas bargaining energy shouldn’t be on the Eagles’ facet, as they nonetheless stand to lose Guehi as a free agent.
In the meantime, talks are ongoing over a brand new contract for Konate forward of his free company standing on the finish of the season.
Guehi on dealing with failed switch
“The sun goes up, the sun goes down, life goes on,” he instructed TNT Sports activities on the collapse of his transfer to Anfield.
“That’s my mindset, and when you undertake that mindset in most issues, you simply get on with life and transfer on.
“Fortunately for me, I’m at a football club that has helped me and given me so much, so it does make it that much easier.”
He later mentioned in a pre-match press convention: “I don’t have a lot to say, to be trustworthy.
“I’m focused on playing football and playing for this club. But to the fans: thank you very much for your support. I definitely feel it.”
