Liverpool set clear position on Marc Guehi transfer fee following personal terms agreement

LIVE REPORT — Liverpool Eye Palace Star Marc Guehi as Slot Pushes Summer Rebuild

We’re following major developments from Anfield, where Liverpool are pushing hard to secure the services of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi — and sources are giving us a clear look at where negotiations stand.

Although Liverpool stormed to the Premier League title last season under new boss Arne Slot, the Dutchman — alongside sporting director Richard Hughes — is not wasting a second this transfer window. The Reds have already moved quickly, snapping up Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi, and Freddie Woodman. And with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to join up for pre-season, another key addition may soon follow.

Now, all eyes are on Marc Guehi.

According to sources close to the situation, Liverpool are fully committed to bringing the England international to Anfield this summer. The club has set its ceiling: a £40–45 million package, including performance-based bonuses. Crucially, I’m told Liverpool will not exceed that valuation.

Initially, Crystal Palace appeared receptive to that range, but in the latest twist, the club has nudged their asking price up — hoping to squeeze out a bit more from the deal. Still, Liverpool are standing firm, banking on the player’s desire to don the red shirt as a powerful bargaining chip.

Let’s not forget — Guehi, who joined Palace in 2021, is entering the final year of his contract with the FA Cup winners, a factor that strengthens Liverpool’s negotiating hand.

Back on June 21, TEAMtalk reported that the Reds were very close to locking in personal terms. Now, I can confirm that Marc Guehi has agreed to a five-year deal with Liverpool, with an option for an additional year. It’s a clear statement of intent — and ambition — from the 24-year-old centre-back.

Sources tell me Guehi has made his stance crystal clear: he wants Liverpool. He is not entertaining offers from other clubs. The message from the player’s camp is straightforward — Anfield or nothing.

As negotiations continue between the two Premier League sides, Slot’s team remain hopeful that a breakthrough is near. But one thing remains non-negotiable for Liverpool: £45 million is the absolute limit.

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Meanwhile, a player previously criticised by Arne Slot has been confirmed to be leaving the club — with the transfer fetching a substantial fee.

And in a surprise development, Arsenal have expressed interest in a Liverpool academy talent. The champions are open to a sale and have already put a price on his head.

📌 Coming Up: A deeper dive into how Marc Guehi compares statistically and stylistically to Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté. Stay tuned for that analysis.