Liverpool’s season has been a wild ride of ups and downs, victories filled with hope and nights heavy with questions. After a long stretch of inconsistency, Arne Slot’s men finally returned to winning ways with a strong 2–0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield. The crowd roared as if they were witnessing the start of something new, something reborn. But as the dust settled on that win, the noise around the club did not stop. The headlines began to shift again—this time toward transfers, contracts, and uncertainty. The name that echoed louder than most was Marc Guehi.
Fabrizio Romano, the man whose word in football feels like prophecy, dropped a statement that sent Liverpool fans spinning. He said he “would not be surprised” if a January transfer took place at Anfield. Those words carried weight, especially coming from him. Liverpool, it seemed, were not done rebuilding. Even after spending more than £400 million in the summer, the feeling inside the club was that something was still missing. A reliable defender. A leader for the next era. A name like Marc Guehi.
Guehi’s name had danced aroud Liverpool’s radar for months. The Reds had come so close to signing him on deadline day, agreeing to pay Crystal Palace around £35 million. But fate intervened—Palace refused to sell when they couldn’t find a replacement, and the deal collapsed in the final hours. Guehi stayed in London, but everyone knew it was temporary. He was too good, too composed, too ready for bigger battles. Romano confirmed it himself: Guehi will leave Crystal Palace—100% guaranteed.
It wasn’t just Liverpool who wanted him. Bayern Munich were watching too, quietly but seriously. Inter Milan were interested but knew it would be difficult to compete financially with English clubs. There were whispers from Spain as well. Guehi had become a wanted man, and now the question was simple: where would he go next? Romano said the decision would take time, but the writing was on the wall—Marc Guehi’s chapter at Palace was ending, and Liverpool were desperate to be the ones holding the pen when the next page began.
Inside Liverpool, the situation was complex. The win over Aston Villa had lifted the mood, but deep down, Arne Slot and his staff knew the defense was still fragile. Virgil van Dijk remained the rock, but he could not do it alone forever. Konaté had struggled with injuries. Joe Gomez had shown glimpses of his old form but lacked consistency. And with the team fighting to stay in the Premier League title race, the need for another reliable defender was urgent. Guehi was young, smart, and ready to step up. He fit the mold of what Slot wanted—a modern defender who could play out from the back and handle high pressure.
But Guehi was not the only name making noise. Another storm was quietly forming around Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger had been one of Liverpool’s brightest signings of the summer. His energy, directness, and creativity made him a fan favorite instantly. But beneath the surface, there was tension. He had arrived expecting to play a central role, yet Arne Slot’s tactics had pushed him to the edge. He was not one of the manager’s favorites, and his minutes on the pitch had been fewer than expected. It was a strange story, one that Romano broke down clearly on his “Here We Go” podcast.
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“It’s been a strange start to the season for Chiesa,” Romano said. “At the beginning of the summer, the plan was to leave. Then everything changed several times with Arne Slot and the management. The desire of Federico Chiesa is to finish the season at Liverpool and then assess the situation. But if things don’t change, I would not be surprised if Italian clubs come back in January to try again.”
Those words painted a clear picture—Chiesa was loyal, but patience has limits. He wanted to fight for his place, he wanted to stay, but he also wanted to play. For a player who had fought through injuries and pressure in Italy, sitting on the bench at Anfield was not part of the dream. His determination to prove himself was real, but so was the interest from Serie A clubs waiting to pounce if the opportunity came.
Liverpool’s summer overhaul had been massive—over £400 million spent on talent meant to shape a new era. Hugo Ekitike had been one of the few to truly shine so far. The young forward had settled quickly, scoring goals and winning hearts. Federico Chiesa had sparkled in flashes but was yet to find full rhythm. The rest of the new signings were still adapting to the demands of Arne Slot’s high-energy football. Liverpool were not broken, but they were still being built.
And that’s where Marc Guehi fit perfectly. He represented the kind of signing that made sense for a club in transition—proven in the Premier League, calm under pressure, and still only 24 years old. His leadership for Crystal Palace had been outstanding, and England manager Gareth Southgate trusted him enough to give him regular call-ups. Guehi wasn’t flashy; he was dependable. For a club like Liverpool, chasing perfection after years of dominance under Jurgen Klopp, dependability was priceless.
But the battle for his signature wouldn’t be easy. Bayern Munich’s interest was growing. Reports suggested that if Alphonso Davies left the club on a free transfer, Bayern would look to rebuild their defense, and Guehi was high on their list. They admired his positioning, his focus, and his ability to remain calm in one-on-one duels. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s scouting team had already met with people close to the player. Contact had been made. The foundation was being laid quietly, without fanfare.
Romano explained it clearly: “There’s already been contact with people close to the player, but Guehi will not decide now. He has several possibilities again in England, in Spain, and in Germany. So Guehi will take his time to decide the best option.”
For Liverpool fans, patience was a painful word. They had waited too long for defensive reinforcements in the past. They remembered missing out on Josko Gvardiol to Manchester City, on Levi Colwill to Chelsea, and now they feared Guehi might slip away too. But this time felt different. Guehi wanted a big challenge, and Anfield offered that. Liverpool were still one of the biggest clubs in the world, and under Arne Slot, they were trying to build something lasting again.
Behind the scenes, Slot had already started shaping his January plans. He wanted two things—defensive depth and more attacking consistency. He liked Chiesa’s quality but needed him to prove he could fit his system. The Dutch manager was known for discipline and structure, and players who couldn’t adapt often found themselves sidelined. That was the tension between him and Chiesa. The Italian wanted freedom; Slot wanted control. It was not war, but it was not peace either.
Chiesa’s agent had reportedly received calls from Juventus and AC Milan. Both clubs were watching carefully, ready to make their move if the cracks between Chiesa and Liverpool widened. For now, Chiesa remained professional, giving his best in training, speaking positively in public, and waiting for his chance. He said, “I want to stay here and compete for my spot.” Those were brave words, but football can be cruel when patience runs out.
Meanwhile, Guehi’s story continued to develop. Crystal Palace’s hierarchy had accepted the inevitable. They knew they couldn’t keep him forever. The player’s ambition had outgrown the club’s current ceiling. They had held on last summer by refusing to sell without a replacement, but January would bring new realities. With the season heading into its second half, Palace would need to make a decision—cash in now or lose him later for less. Liverpool were watching closely.
Inside Anfield, the mood was cautiously hopeful. The win over Villa had reminded everyone that the team still had the spirit to fight. Mo Salah’s leadership was still strong. Van Dijk was back to commanding the backline with authority. The younger players like Szoboszlai and Ekitike were beginning to click. But Arne Slot knew that success in England required depth, and that was where Guehi could be the difference between finishing third and winning the title.
Romano’s guarantee of Guehi’s departure—“100%”—gave fans a reason to believe something was coming. The January transfer window would be crucial. Liverpool had the money, the project, and the need. They just needed timing to be on their side.
As for Chiesa, the next two months would decide his fate. If he found his rhythm, he could stay and become a key player. If not, the Italian giants waiting in the shadows would strike. Slot’s challenge was to balance both stories—to build a winning team while managing the emotions of players fighting for their places. That’s what makes Liverpool such a fascinating club: every player carries a story, every match writes a new chapter.
Romano’s updates didn’t just report news—they sparked debates across Liverpool fan pages. Some fans wanted Chiesa to stay and fight. Others believed selling him and signing Guehi would be smarter for the team’s balance. The club’s history was filled with moments like these, where bold decisions changed everything. Klopp once sold Coutinho and used that money to rebuild the defense with Alisson and Van Dijk. Maybe history was preparing to repeat itself under Slot.
And through it all, Liverpool’s fight for the title continued. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Tottenham were all breathing down their necks. Every mistake mattered. Every signing mattered. The January window wasn’t just about new faces—it was about survival, ambition, and reclaiming dominance.
Marc Guehi could be the piece that made everything click again. A calm leader beside Van Dijk, a voice at the back, a player who could carry Liverpool through tough moments. Fabrizio Romano’s words had opened the door, but what came next would depend on Liverpool’s determination to walk through it.
As the season moved toward winter, the cold nights of Anfield would once again hold secrets and dreams. Guehi’s name would echo in every rumor, Chiesa’s future would hang in every headline, and Liverpool’s fans would hope that by February, their team would look stronger, sharper, and ready to fight for the crown again.
Football never stops at Anfield. It breathes, it evolves, it rewrites itself every season. And this time, the story being written is about rebirth—a club rebuilding, a manager learning, a defender waiting, and a winger fighting for his place. January was coming. And as Fabrizio Romano said, don’t be surprised if Liverpool make another move that shakes the Premier League
