Liverpool Football Club are still in talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. The club has emerged as the frontrunner in this race. To make matters worse, Guehi’s future at Crystal Palace is uncertain, making the situation more urgent. If things were to continue as they are, it is widely believed he could depart the club for nothing next summer. This eventuality is pushing Liverpool to accelerate the process into the future.
Crystal Palace is clear on its position, unwilling to budge on Guehi’s transfer fee. The battle may be joined as Liverpool now weighs whether it should go ahead with the Guehi deal now, or the prospect of an upgraded deal next year. At the same time, the Reds have just concluded a major deal with fellow Serie A club Parma for defender Giovanni Leoni.
Liverpool’s Transfer Activity
In a surprising step, Liverpool has proven ahead of the game with the signing by Giovanni Leoni for £26 million plus add-ons. As such, the young defender will link up with the club’s first-team set-up straight away, with a loan move out of the question. This signing is another shrewd Liverpool addition as they look to plug the gaps in their back line with real quality.
With this latest transaction, Liverpool continue to add to their remarkable overall spending on the summer transfer market. The grand total is set to be well over £300 million! With six big signings already through the door under new manager Arne Slot, the club’s net spend is already up to a staggering £321.5 million. This figure positions Liverpool as a leading force in the current transfer market, underlining their ambition for the upcoming season.
Future Prospects
With Guehi under negotiation, they could have a large part to play in Liverpool’s general approach to the summer. The club certainly seem patient enough to wait until next summer for Guehi. This strategy seems to be a deliberate effort to overspend during their historic and aggressive transfer spree. For now, all eyes are on making sure they have the proper balance in their squad, all while walking a tightrope of financial commitments.
Liverpool are looking to add striker Alexander Isak and that one could easily push over £100 million. If this deal comes to fruition, Liverpool will be the biggest summer spenders in history. By taking this step, it would show their commitment to building the ultimate super-team to dominate on home soil and in Europe.
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