LFC transfer news: Reds star drops hint amid Negotiations for defender ‘confirmed’

The transfer market is expected to quicken with Euro 2024 and the Copa America completed, and Liverpool have work to do for incoming head coach Arne Slot before his debut season.

The Euros have gone, and attention has shifted back to the world of club football.

Players will leave Germany and their international duties to have more time to negotiate their futures with new and former teams. The Premier League season is a month away, and pre-season preparations are already underway.

The Reds have yet to make any additions to their squad under new manager Arne Slot, but they appear to be interested in improving their defence. That will be a key topic to monitor in the coming weeks.

Negotiations for defenders are currently underway.

Liverpool is negotiating with Crystal Palace for Marc Guehi. The Eagles star had an excellent Euro 2024 campaign and has long been linked with the Premier League.

The Reds appear to be the first in line to make a move for the Chelsea academy product, with reports stating things will pick up after the Euros.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano stated, “Marc Guehi has been linked with Liverpool.” I can tell you that Liverpool has been scouting the player for a long period. He is definitely a player they like.

“But at the moment, I can tell you that Liverpool is negotiating for Marc Guehi since the circumstances around him is calm. Obviously, there is the Euros, so after that, we will see Liverpool’s admiration for the player.

“I can affirm that, in addition to Liverpool, there are other clubs, like as Arsenal, that value the player. However, in terms of the bid and talks, the situation is different.”

Liverpool makes Sporting star a priority 

Guehi does not appear to be the only defender on Liverpool’s radar, with Sporting ace Goncalo Inacio also being considered. Caught Offside suggests that the Reds are making headway towards signing the £50 million defender, with an addition to Liverpool’s backline rated a ‘priority’. If Arne Slot’s side agrees to pay the price, Inacio will become available through a release clause.

Kelleher throws an unexpected hint.

So far this summer, everything points to Caoimhin Kelleher departing from Anfield. The Irish custodian was generally anticipated to leave Liverpool in search of first-team football after demonstrating his ability while Alisson was injured.

Now, in an interview after returning to pre-season training under new manager Arne Slot, Kelleher says his goals are identical to last year. The shotstopper also praised new keeper coach Fabian Otte. “Similar to last year, I believe,” he said when asked about his goals for 2024/25.

“Obviously I had a lot of games last season, which is really good, so just looking to do the same really and try to keep the same level of performance as well.”

“Obviously I worked with John [Achterberg] for so many years, so hold him in such high regard, I thought he was excellent,” he joked.

“It’s excellent that Fabian has arrived now. Looks pretty fantastic, fascinating, and full of energy, which is good.

“He probably brings some new ideas as well, which is interesting and good for the goalkeepers to experience, get different opinions on stuff.”It’s new and interesting, and I’m looking forward to it.”