Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in their transfer plans and the news has travelled like wildfire across Anfield and beyond. Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace captain and one of the most respected defenders in the Premier League, has made it clear that he still wants to join Liverpool. The whispers that came out in the last transfer window are now turning into something much louder, something that carries hope for the Reds and their supporters. He was so close to becoming a Liverpool player this summer, so close that he was ready to undergo his medical and sign the deal, but at the very last moment, Crystal Palace pulled the plug. Now the story continues, and this time it feels like destiny is only waiting for the right date. Guehi remains very willing, very keen, very ready to make Anfield his home, and that alone is enough to get Liverpool fans excited.
Arne Slot, the man trusted to lead Liverpool into a new era after Jurgen Klopp, already made bold moves in the last window. None bigger than the signing of Alexander Isak, a transfer that broke every British record at £125 million. That move showed the world that Liverpool are not scared of ambition, not afraid of spending when it is necessary, and not willing to sit back while rivals strengthen. Yet Slot and the Liverpool board know that this is just the beginning. The squad is strong, but there are places where reinforcements are needed. One of those places is at the heart of defence.
Marc Guehi’s name has been tied to Liverpool for months. He is young at 25, yet experienced enough to captain a Premier League side. He is English, he knows the league, he has the personality to handle pressure, and most importantly, he has the quality. He has been called world-class, and anyone who has watched him command the back line at Selhurst Park knows why. Strong in duels, calm with the ball, fearless in challenges, and a leader by nature. His performance against West Ham last weekend, where he won 13 duels and made three key clearances, reminded everyone of the kind of defender he is. Not just a stopper, but a leader who can guide a defence through difficult storms.
Liverpool tried to get him on deadline day. A deal worth £35 million was in place. Guehi was even given permission to undergo a medical. Fans were refreshing their phones, waiting for the official “Here We Go,” waiting to see him holding up the red shirt. But then came the heartbreak. Crystal Palace, desperate because they could not secure a replacement, pulled out at the last second. The dream was postponed. The fans were left frustrated. Guehi was left waiting. Liverpool had to walk away, knowing that their time might come later.
And now, later is here again. Reports from trusted journalist Ben Jacobs confirm that Guehi is still very willing to make the move. Liverpool, however, are not planning to force the issue in January. They don’t want to panic buy. They know the value of patience. Guehi’s contract runs until June 2026. He earns £50,000 per week, a wage that Liverpool can easily match or even double if they want to. The plan is clear: wait until summer, move for him on a free, and make him part of Liverpool’s defensive future.
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The timing is also important. There are strong rumours that Ibrahima Konate might be heading to Real Madrid. If that happens, Liverpool will lose one of their big defensive options. They cannot go into the next season without filling that gap. Guehi is the obvious choice. He is proven, he is ready, and he wants it. That last part matters a lot. To play for Liverpool, you need not just quality but desire. Players must want to wear the shirt, must dream of Anfield nights, must feel the weight of the badge. Guehi has shown that he feels it. He wanted the move in the summer, and he still wants it now.
The story also carries another message: Liverpool are building for the future with balance. Isak’s signing showed they want firepower up front. Wirtz’s arrival added creativity in midfield. Guehi could be the piece that locks the defence into place. Imagine a back line with Guehi next to Van Dijk, or Guehi leading the defence in the years after Van Dijk. It feels like a natural step. Alisson behind them, Robertson or Kerkez on one side, Trent Alexander-Arnold on the other. It is a picture of balance, of strength, of security.
For Crystal Palace, losing their captain will hurt. He has been their leader, their organiser, their rock. But football is like that. Players dream of bigger stages, bigger challenges, and bigger nights. Liverpool offers that. Champions League football, Premier League titles, the chance to be part of history. Palace fans will understand, even if it breaks their hearts. They know they cannot stop him forever, especially with his contract situation.
The financial side also plays into Liverpool’s hands. Spending nothing on a player of Guehi’s quality is a rare opportunity. The transfer market is crazy, with defenders going for £70m, £80m, even £100m. To get a world-class defender for free is the kind of deal that only comes once in a while. The board at Liverpool know this. Slot knows this. The fans know this. Everyone is waiting.
The speculation will not end here. Every press conference, every question to Slot, every whisper from agents will add fuel to the fire. Guehi will be asked about it every time he steps onto the pitch for Palace. The story will grow louder and louder until the day it finally happens. For Liverpool fans, it will be worth the wait.
Liverpool’s strategy has always been about more than just signing names. It is about signing the right names. Klopp did it for years. Now Slot is showing he will do the same. Guehi is not just a transfer target, he is a statement. A statement that Liverpool are not just thinking about the present, but about the years ahead.
When you put all the pieces together—the failed summer deal, the player’s desire, the contract situation, the possible exit of Konate, the need for defensive depth—it feels almost inevitable. Marc Guehi will wear the Liverpool shirt. The only question left is when.
For now, Liverpool will continue their season with focus. The squad is strong, the fans are behind them, and the targets are clear. But in the background, the Guehi story will remain alive. Every duel he wins for Palace, every clearance, every header will be watched by Liverpool fans imagining him doing the same at Anfield. And when the summer comes, when the window opens again, the dream might finally come true.
Liverpool have always been about big nights, about destiny, about moments that feel written in the stars. Guehi’s story feels like one of those. A player who was almost there, pulled away at the last second, but still holds on to the dream. A club that almost had him, but stayed patient. Fans who almost celebrated, but kept believing. All paths seem to be leading to the same destination: Anfield.
And when he finally walks out of the tunnel in that red shirt, when he hears “You’ll Never Walk Alone” echo across the stands, when he looks around and sees the Kop in full voice, Marc Guehi will know that the wait was worth it. And Liverpool will know they have found not just a defender, but a leader for the future.
