Liverpool expect progress today on deal to sign ‘superstar’ alongside Isak, he wants to join

Liverpool are moving fast in the transfer market as the clock ticks down to the final hours of the window and the story is one that has left fans restless, excited, and nervous all at the same time because it is not just about one player, it is about two, and it is about the future of the team under Arne Slot who has already shown that he is not scared to make bold moves that shake the football world. The names at the heart of this drama are Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi, two players who could transform Liverpool in two different ways, one in attack and the other in defence, and the whole of Merseyside is waiting to see if dreams will turn into reality before Monday’s 7pm deadline closes the door.

The reports coming out are clear, Liverpool expect progress today, not tomorrow, not next week, but today, because they know time is not on their side and because the Anfield hierarchy believes that hesitation at this point could be the difference between lifting trophies in May or watching someone else do it. Arne Slot has already built belief in the squad but he knows football is ruthless, he knows injuries will come, he knows battles in Europe will be fierce, and he knows the Premier League is unforgiving, so he wants more firepower and more steel before the window slams shut.

The Isak chase has been the headline all summer, every fan knows the story by now, Newcastle’s star striker who has shown his class, his speed, his clinical finishing, and his ability to torment defences. Liverpool want him, the player himself has not hidden his desire to play for the Reds, he has looked at Anfield, at the atmosphere, at the chance to compete for the Champions League and Premier League and he has said to himself this is where I belong. He wants to come, he has stayed firm even with Newcastle not wanting to lose him, he has told those close to him that he dreams of scoring goals under the lights at Anfield.

But this story is not just about goals, it is about the defence too, because Liverpool know that a strong attack will win you games but a strong defence will win you titles. That is why Marc Guehi has entered the picture, a player admired for his calmness, his strength, his leadership, and his potential to be one of the best centre backs in the Premier League. Guehi is at Crystal Palace now but his contract is running down, just one year left, and he has made it clear that he will not be extending. He wants a new challenge, he wants to step onto the biggest stage, he wants to test himself against the best strikers in Europe, and he knows Liverpool gives him that.

Liverpool are not wasting time, sources close to the club have revealed that discussions are expected to happen today, new talks with Crystal Palace, and the Reds are hopeful that the situation will play into their hands. They know Palace face a risk, if they do not sell Guehi now they could lose him for free next summer, and that is something the south London club cannot afford. Liverpool believe they can use this pressure to their advantage, they believe they can force Palace to consider a £30million deal even though Palace still want more. There is a gap in valuation, a £10million gap, but Liverpool are confident that with the player pushing for the move and with time running out, Palace may have no choice but to give in.

The drama of this negotiation is intense because Palace once rejected far bigger offers, Spurs tried last season and were willing to pay more than double what Liverpool are offering now, but the situation has changed, the contract has ticked down, the leverage is different, and Liverpool are playing their cards carefully. They are not prepared to be bullied into overpaying, they are not prepared to panic, but they are also desperate not to miss out. Arne Slot knows if Guehi walks away next year for free Liverpool may face even bigger competition for his signature, so now is the moment.

For Guehi himself this is about ambition, about the next step, about moving from a club that has given him a platform to a club that can give him silverware. He played 44 games last season, he showed his durability, he showed his quality, and he showed why he has become an England international. Now he wants more, he wants to walk out at Anfield, he wants to play Champions League football, he wants to be tested against Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, not just against Burnley and Fulham. He sees himself in the red shirt, he sees himself next to Van Dijk or Konate, he sees himself lifting trophies, and he has let Palace know his mind is made up.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has called him a superstar, and it is true, Guehi has been a rock for them, but the reality is that Liverpool can offer him more than Palace ever could. This is the kind of decision that changes careers and Guehi knows it, that is why he has refused to extend his deal at Selhurst Park, that is why he has told his representatives to push for the move, that is why today is so important.

Liverpool fans meanwhile are glued to their phones, watching for updates, refreshing pages, listening to whispers, because they know their club is on the brink of something big. They are still buzzing from winning the Premier League last season, but they also know defending the title is harder than winning it, they know Manchester City will come back stronger, they know Arsenal will not stop fighting, they know Chelsea, Spurs, United will all try to climb back, so the margins are small and signings like Isak and Guehi could be the difference between glory and heartbreak.

Arne Slot has handled this situation with calmness in public but urgency behind the scenes. He has told the board what he wants, he has made clear that defence is a priority, and he has also backed the move for Isak because he wants options in attack. With Ibrahima Konate entering the final year of his deal and Jarell Quansah already gone to Bayer Leverkusen, the need for a defender is greater than ever. Slot does not want to be left short, he does not want to rely on players playing out of position, he wants depth, and Guehi gives him that.

Liverpool’s strategy has been clever, they waited on Isak because they did not want to annoy Newcastle, they gave it time, they played it smart, but now both deals are moving together, and the club hopes to get both done. Imagine the impact if in the final days of the window Liverpool announced Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi, the message it would send, the fear it would put in rivals, the belief it would give fans, it would be a statement that Liverpool are not just champions, they are here to dominate.

The numbers are also part of the story. Guehi is on £50,000 a week at Palace, and his contract expires in June. For a player of his quality, that is a bargain for Liverpool. Konate is on £70,000 a week and has only a year left, so the club is already planning for what happens next. Palace want more than £30million, but Liverpool know waiting could mean they lose him for nothing, so they are pushing hard now.

For Isak the bid will be a Premier League record, a huge statement of intent, but the Guehi deal is just as important. Football is not just about scoring, it is about balance, and Slot wants his team balanced. He knows Arsenal are strong in midfield, City are strong everywhere, United are unpredictable, Chelsea are rebuilding, so he wants Liverpool to be unbreakable.

The next 24 hours are going to be huge. Guehi wants the move, Liverpool want him, Palace are holding out, but time is running out. If Liverpool can bridge the £10million gap, the deal will happen. If not, they may look at alternatives, but the feeling from sources is that progress will be made today. Guehi himself is excited, he is ready, he sees this as his chance, and he will not let it go.

Football always writes its biggest stories in the final days of the window, and this one is building into a classic. Liverpool chasing Isak, Liverpool chasing Guehi, Liverpool trying to defend their crown, and Liverpool ready to gamble to make it happen. Every fan knows transfers can collapse, but every fan also knows when a move feels right, and this one feels right.

Liverpool are not just signing players, they are building a future, and if today brings progress, tomorrow could bring celebration. Guehi could soon be wearing red, Isak could soon be walking out at Anfield, and Arne Slot could soon have the squad he believes can take on the world.

This is the moment where ambition meets reality, where decisions shape destiny, and where Liverpool show once again that they are never afraid to dream big.