Liverpool almost completed the signing of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, but their dreams of signing a centre-back were dashed when things fell apart at the last minute.
The Palace star also underwent a medical ahead of a potential move to Anfield, but Oliver Glasner and Palace changed their tune at the last minute, which worked against Arne Slott and his team.
The Reds remain interested in signing the England international, but competition is intensifying. His impressive results and availability as a free agent next summer have attracted the attention of some of European football’s top clubs.
According to Tuttosport, the Inter Milan player has slotted into Crystal Palace’s centre-back role, joining an already long list of big names in Europe.
Liverpool face competition to sign Marc Gehi
The 25-year-old is being closely monitored as the Serie A giants consider changes to their defense ahead of next season.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all maintain interest, but Liverpool are thought to be at the forefront.
With Jan Bisek set to leave the club in the summer, Cristian Chivu’s side are looking for an immediate replacement who can slot into the back three without disrupting the balance of the unit.
Guehi’s style of play suits several clubs.
Gehi’s appeal transcends league and style. He is an attacking front-footed defender with well-timed steps into the midfield. For a team that defends high up, the combination of recovery pace and decision-making is highly valued. Add to his aerial ability at set-pieces at both ends the leadership qualities he developed as a mainstay at Selhurst Park, and it’s easy to see why Europe’s elite are circling.
Liverpool’s interest remains in a centre-back. A late attempt to sign a £35m deal, which ultimately fell through, suggests that the foundations have been laid.
Liverpool remain well placed after a near-miss at the end of the summer, but interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now Inter is the scene of a fierce bidding war.
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