“I wouldn’t be surprised” – Insider advises Liverpool to move to England international

Liverpool are set to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, according to former Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham scout Mick Brown.

The England international has attracted the attention of some of England’s biggest clubs.

He was heavily linked with a move to Newcastle United in the summer transfer window, but a move failed to materialize for the 24-year-old centre-back.

After impressive performances for his club and particularly for England at Euro 2024, he is expected to leave Selhurst Park in the near future.

With Virgil Van Dijk’s future uncertain, Brown expects Liverpool to make a move to bring the talented defender to Anfield.

“He is the first choice central defender in the England team” he told Football Insider.

“That always comes with a certain additional cost, but which top clubs are looking for a central defender?

“Liverpool are from what I’ve heard, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they make a move next summer.

“Given the Van Dijk situation there, they are looking at Guehi as a possible replacement.

“If he doesn’t sign a new contract there, they will desperately need a top player there and I think Guehi fits exactly those requirements.”

At the end of the season, Guehi only has one year left on his contract with the club, meaning Palace cannot demand a high transfer fee for the defender.

With Van Dijk entering the final year of his contract at the club this season, signing a new defender could be a priority for Liverpool next year.

Marc Guehi would be the perfect signing for Liverpool

Guehi would be the ideal candidate to either replace the Dutch centre-back or become his partner in the Liverpool team if Van Dijk extends his contract.

The Palace defender would increase the quality of Liverpool’s defense, even if they have been brilliant defensively under Arne Slot this season.

The Merseyside club have conceded just three goals in eight Premier League games this season.

Newcastle United made a £70million move for the English defender in the summer, but the move was rejected by the south London club.

Palace will not be able to charge the same figure for Guehi next year, meaning he could potentially be available at a reduced price.