Liverpool Nears £35m Deal for Crystal Palace Defender Guehi

Liverpool are closing in on signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, agreeing personal terms and negotiating a deal reportedly worth around £35 million. Guehi, a 25-year-old England international, has attracted interest from multiple Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United, but Liverpool appear poised to finalize the transfer soon amid the player's expiring contract next summer. To bolster their defensive options further, Liverpool are also pursuing young Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni and Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez, with competition from other top clubs. The Reds face urgent needs at centre-back due to injuries and departures, with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate as the main fit starters and limited depth behind them. These acquisitions, alongside their pursuit of striker Alexander Isak, could push Liverpool's summer spending over €500 million, marking their biggest transfer window ever. Meanwhile, Manchester United's efforts to sign Guehi have faltered, missing out on a key defensive reinforcement as Liverpool strengthen their backline.