Report: Liverpool Set to Miss Out on £75m Premier League Star as Chelsea Take the Lead

Liverpool are trailing behind Chelsea in the pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

The England international was the subject of interest from multiple clubs during last summer’s transfer window. At one point, a move to Newcastle United seemed imminent, but he ultimately remained at Selhurst Park.

Guehi is back in the spotlight with major Premier League clubs now keen to secure his services. According to GiveMeSport, Chelsea are currently ahead of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle in the race to sign the centre-back.

Having previously played for Chelsea, Guehi could return to Stamford Bridge. The Blues, known for their significant spending in the transfer market, bolstered their squad after hiring manager Enzo Maresca, and they are expected to continue investing this year.

Liverpool would rue losing Marc Guehi to Chelsea

Liverpool have shown interest in Guehi as a long-term replacement for club captain and reliable centre-back Virgil Van Dijk. However, with the Dutch defender showing no signs of slowing down, Guehi could have formed a strong partnership with Van Dijk at Anfield. It now seems that Chelsea might thwart Liverpool’s plans.

Chelsea’s advantage over other clubs in signing Guehi stems from their competitors’ reluctance to spend heavily in the January transfer window. Since leaving Stamford Bridge in 2021, Guehi has become one of the Premier League’s top defenders, and his standout performances for England in Euro 2024 solidified his reputation.

While top English clubs are vying for his signature, Liverpool currently hesitates to make a significant financial commitment. The club is focused on securing new contracts for key players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah, with concerns over their future. This uncertainty is a priority for Liverpool to resolve before pursuing further signings.

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Milos Kerkez’s decision revealed as Liverpool uncover key advantage for January transfer

Liverpool remain linked with Bournemouth’s young left-back Milos Kerkez, who has made an important decision about his future ahead of the January transfer window amid growing interest from both Liverpool and Manchester United.

The 21-year-old Hungary international joined Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar, the club previously managed by Arne Slot, during the summer of 2023. Richard Hughes, who is currently Liverpool’s sporting director, was Bournemouth’s technical director at the time, fueling the speculation linking Kerkez with a move to Anfield.

Liverpool is one of several Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring Kerkez’s progress at Bournemouth, with Manchester United also mentioned as a potential suitor. Some reports even suggest United’s interest may be more substantial.

Despite Bournemouth’s solid Premier League form, with eight wins from 19 games so far, Kerkez seems ready to leave the club, whether in January or the summer. The club is currently managed by Andoni Iraola, who has guided them to a promising start this season.

In a move that may signal a potential transfer, Kerkez has switched to a new agency, signing with Fali Ramadani’s Lian Sports, which also represents Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa, who joined the Reds from Juventus in the summer.

Kerkez announced the change on Instagram, where he was officially welcomed to the agency. It remains to be seen if this shift in representation leads to any movement regarding his future, though journalist Fabrizio Romano has noted that Kerkez is one to watch ahead of the transfer window.

Liverpool currently have Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas competing for the left-back role, but both players have faced fitness and form issues at various points this season. As a result, there are ongoing rumors suggesting that the club may look to strengthen the position in the coming months