Deal completed with Liverpool; the club is now waiting for final approval to proceed with the transfer – Fabrizio Romano.

Liverpool may soon reach a conclusion in their pursuit of Marc Guehi, with developments expected before the summer transfer window closes.

Currently, the Reds have Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Joe Gomez, and Giovanni Leoni as centre-back options. However, adding the Crystal Palace defender would significantly strengthen their defensive depth for the 2025/26 campaign.

While Konaté and Gomez remain strong choices, both have struggled with injuries and inconsistent form recently.

Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool pushing to finalise Guehi deal

According to Fabrizio Romano via CaughtOffside, Liverpool are ready to offer over £30 million to complete the signing. Guehi is reportedly eager to join Arne Slot’s side, and personal terms won’t be a barrier.

The ball is now in Crystal Palace’s court. The club must decide whether they’re willing to strike a compromise to allow the England international to move to the reigning Premier League champions before the September 1 deadline.

Why selling makes sense for Palace

Guehi has shown no interest in extending his contract, which runs until the summer of 2026. This summer, therefore, represents Palace’s final opportunity to secure a significant transfer fee for the player.

Chairman Steve Parish has acknowledged that selling would be in the club’s financial interests, even though they’ve already lost Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

Glasner’s stance adds complexity

Palace boss Oliver Glasner recently stated that Guehi “has to stay,” explaining that finding an immediate Premier League-ready replacement would be extremely difficult. This casts doubt on whether Palace would trust potential incoming signing Jaydee Canvot — seen as a long-term successor — to step up right away.

Still, Glasner’s use of “from my side” hints that the final call may rest with the club’s higher-ups, not the head coach. If Liverpool increase their offer further, that could tip the scales and push the deal over the line.