Liverpool set to ENTER mega transfer talks today to sign world-class star

Liverpool are reportedly going into hold transfer talks over the signing of a world-class centre-back after today.

The defence is definitely a position that Richard Hughes wants to reinforce this summer. Liverpool know they are light in the centre-back position, even if Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo can be used there as makeshift options.

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The reality is that Arne Slot's side has become stronger in every other department except for the centre-back position. It's the only area in the squad where the depth has decreased this summer with Jarell Quansah's departure.

This is something Hughes is looking to fix. Liverpool are just having to wait the long game in order to get their desired target.

But it now looks like that isn't that far away. In fact according to a recent report, Liverpool expect to enter transfer talks pretty much straight after today.

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That's according to the Daily Mail, who claim that Liverpool are about to enter more talks with Crystal Palace after the Community Shield in order to sign Marc Guehi.

The world-class centre-back, who proved his quality at Euro 2024 for England last summer is on the final year of his contract. He showed why he's world-class coming up against Mohamed Salah today and limiting his impact on the game, which speaks volumes considering the Egyptian is one of the favourite players to win the Ballon d'Or.

If of course his performances at the highest stages in the European Championships were not enough. Or him consistently being one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League and captaining Palace to FA Cup glory over Manchester City last season.

The Mail claim that Palace want £45m for Guehi's services, which seems a little steep considering his contract situation.

Liverpool have been courting Guehi all summer and have held multiple discussions over bringing him to the club this summer.

With the Community Shield out of the way, now they can now focus on trying to convince Palace to sell him.

It's a difficult situation at Palace at the moment with their impending hearing with UEFA over which competition they are going to play in.

But at the end of the day, Palace are better off making a profit on Guehi this summer rather than allowing him to leave on a free next summer.

Liverpool have made it clear they will want to sign Guehi next summer as well. But the preferred option is to bring him in this summer in order to fix the void in the centre-back department.

£45m is a steep asking price, but we believe in Richard Hughes and his ability to work his negotiation magic in order to drive that asking price down.

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