The 24-year-old, whose contract with Palace expires in June 2026, has reportedly made a move to Anfield his top priority, giving the Reds a strategic edge in negotiations.

The Merseysiders, under the guidance of sporting director Richard Hughes, have been active in the transfer market, already securing five signings this summer: Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi, and Florian Wirtz.

Despite an outlay exceeding 190 million pounds, Liverpool are pressing forward with plans to reinforce their squad, particularly in central defense, following the imminent departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.

Palace have valued Guehi at approximately 70 million pounds, but with his contract nearing its final year, Liverpool are exploring a deal closer to 40 million pounds.

Journalist Lewis Steele, who first reported Liverpool's interest in Wirtz, suggested that while an initial 30 million-pound offer would likely be rebuffed, Palace could be persuaded to accept a lower fee due to Guehi's contract situation and his desire to join the Premier League champions.

"Palace recognize Guehi's contract is running down, and his camp has made it clear he wants Liverpool," Steele said. "This could force their hand to accept a deal below their initial valuation."

Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness described the potential signing as a "no-brainer" for Liverpool, praising Guehi's quality and drawing comparisons to Virgil van Dijk's transformative move from Southampton. "If Liverpool can pair Guehi with Van Dijk, it's a frightening prospect for opponents," Wyness said. "All parties could walk away happy from this deal."

Sources close to the negotiations, including transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher, confirmed that Liverpool have opened talks to clarify Palace's asking price.

Meanwhile, Palace have identified Sporting CP's Ousmane Diomande as a potential replacement, signaling their readiness to move forward if a suitable offer arrives.

The pursuit of Guehi comes amid speculation over Ibrahima Konate's future. Football financial advisor Stefan Borson indicated that Liverpool could be open to offers for Konate if contract talks stall. "Liverpool have concerns about Konate's occasional errors," Borson said. "If they can secure Guehi as an upgrade, they'll consider moving Konate on to refine their starting XI."

Liverpool's transfer activity extends beyond defence, with talks ongoing for Napoli's Victor Osimhen, though an initial offer involving Federico Chiesa and Darwin Nunez was rejected.

Meanwhile, new signing Milos Kerkez, who joined from Bournemouth, expressed his ambition to succeed at "England's biggest club," a subtle dig at rivals Manchester United.

As Arne Slot reshapes his squad, Liverpool's aggressive transfer strategy underscores their intent to maintain their dominance in the Premier League and compete for European honors. Guehi's potential arrival could be a pivotal step in that mission.

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