Liverpool tavoittelee Marc Guéhita mutta Crystal Palacen kovat vaatimukset vaikeuttavat siirtoa
Liverpool’s transfer radar has locked onto a new target: Marc Guéhi, Crystal Palace’s captain and one of England’s most reliable central defenders. On paper, it feels like a match made in footballing heaven. But in reality? The deal is already proving trickier than expected.
According to BBC reports, Palace has floated an idea: Guéhi can go to Anfield if Joe Gomez heads the other way on loan. It sounds simple — except Liverpool isn’t buying it. They’ve made it crystal clear that Gomez isn’t leaving, not even temporarily. And that could be the snag that makes this whole thing collapse.
Why Liverpool Wants Him So Badly
Defensively, Liverpool has lived through a nightmare of inconsistency. Injuries have stalked their back line for years. Gomez himself has had long spells on the sidelines, while Ibrahima Konaté and Joel Matip have also spent frustrating months off the pitch. Every time one defender has gone down, another seems to follow. It’s left the team short on stability — something title contenders simply can’t afford.
Enter Guéhi. At 25, he’s at the perfect age for both present reliability and future potential. He’s calm on the ball, sharp in his positioning, and brings the kind of leadership that Palace entrusted him with the captain’s armband. Gareth Southgate clearly rates him, too: Guéhi has quietly slotted into England’s defensive mix without fuss. To Liverpool, he looks less like a gamble and more like a solution.
Palace’s Dilemma
From Palace’s side, it’s complicated. Manager Oliver Glasner has already warned that the club can’t afford to lose its skipper mid-season. Yet the situation isn’t just about football — timing and finances both play a huge part.
Here’s the problem: Guéhi’s contract runs out next summer. And if he’s already decided not to extend, Palace risk watching one of their most valuable players walk away for nothing a year from now. Selling him now makes sense financially. But selling him without signing replacements first? That’s a risk their manager might not be willing to take.
The Price Tag – and the Sticking Point
Palace is said to want around £30 million for Guéhi, a price point that’s hardly outrageous for an England international in his prime. Liverpool could make that work.
What they can’t work with is the loan demand for Joe Gomez. For Palace, Gomez would soften the blow of losing their captain — an experienced defender who could step straight in. But Liverpool see Gomez differently. After eight years at the club, he’s become one of the squad’s most trusted utility players. He can cover centre-back, right-back, and has been a loyal fixture under Jurgen Klopp, even through injury setbacks. Letting him leave, even just for a few months, would strip Liverpool of one of their most adaptable pieces.
In short: Guéhi’s price isn’t the issue. Gomez is.
What Happens Next?
- If Palace can quickly sign defensive reinforcements, they may finally give the green light for Guéhi’s sale.
- If they don’t, holding onto their captain for the rest of the season might be the only option.
- Gomez isn’t moving. That much is certain, leaving Liverpool with just one viable route: a straightforward cash-only offer.
Why This Transfer Matters
This isn’t just another January rumor. For Liverpool, Guéhi could be a cornerstone defender for years to come — exactly the type of player they’ll need in the post-Klopp era. Youthful enough to grow, experienced enough to command, and English, which always carries extra weight in squad planning.
For Palace, it’s the eternal balancing act: get money now, or risk losing your star for free later. And for Guéhi himself? A move to Liverpool could be the career-defining step into the Champions League spotlight that every player of his level craves.
Bottom Line
- Liverpool has set its sights firmly on Marc Guéhi.
- Palace is open but insists on cover in return — namely Joe Gomez.
- Liverpool won’t budge on Gomez, leaving Palace to decide whether a £30m sale is worth the gamble mid-season.
- With Guéhi’s contract expiring next year, pressure is mounting for Palace to make a decision soon.
For now, it’s a waiting game. Will Liverpool push through with a cash bid? Or will Palace hold their ground until they find reinforcements?
☕ Over to you: If you were Liverpool’s sporting director, would you pay the £30m now and lock Guéhi in before someone else pounces — or roll the dice and wait until summer, when the competition could be even fiercer?
