Crystal Palace are preparing for offers for centre-back Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window, amid rumours of a move to Liverpool.
The centre of the Reds’ defence could be an area of the pitch that they look to focus on this summer, with Joel Matip expected to leave when his contract runs out.
Virgil van Dijk remains one of the best defenders in the world, but he is 33 later this year and will need to be replaced eventually, and Ibrahima Konate is injury-prone.
Meanwhile, youngster Jarell Quansah has impressed this season but is still a maturing talent, so a new centre-back is needed once this season comes to an end.
Guehi is one player who Liverpool have been linked with a move for, and according to Football Insider, Palace are ready for bids for one of their most prized assets:
“Crystal Palace are braced for summer offers for Liverpool defender target Marc Guehi, sources have told Football Insider. It is believed the Reds will be joined by Arsenal, Man United and Newcastle United in the race for the 23-year-old.
“However, a well-placed source has told Football Insider that at this time, Guehi is not thinking about a move away from Crystal Palace.“The England international is currently out with a knee injury and is focusing on regaining fitness and claiming his place in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the European Championships this summer. Palace are keen to keep Guehi at Selhurst Park until after the tournament in a bid to boost his value.”
