Liverpool's Dilemma: To Buy or Wait for Marc Guehi?

Liverpool, EnglandTue Jan 06 2026
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Liverpool has been eyeing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi for a while now. They almost got him last summer for £35m, but Palace backed out at the last minute. Now, with Guehi's contract running out in six months, Liverpool is thinking hard about making a move. Guehi is a top defender, and Liverpool needs one. But should they pay £35m now or wait until summer and get him for free? It's a tough call. On one hand, paying now means they get a proven player who could help them secure a spot in the Champions League. On the other hand, waiting could save them a chunk of cash.
But it's not just Liverpool facing a tough decision. Palace has to think about what's best for them too. Do they sell their captain now and get £35m, or keep him for the rest of the season and risk losing him for nothing in the summer? It's a big choice, especially since Palace is already short on players. This isn't the first time Liverpool has been in this situation. Last year, Real Madrid wanted Trent Alexander-Arnold for £20m, but Liverpool turned them down. They chose to keep him for the season and let him go for less in the summer. Palace might be thinking the same way. Now, with Manchester City also interested in Guehi, Liverpool can't afford to mess this up. If they don't sign him, it shouldn't be because they didn't try hard enough. The stakes are high, and the decision could make or break their season.
https://localnews.ai/article/liverpools-dilemma-to-buy-or-wait-for-marc-guehi-69faed4c

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