Liverpool have started the new season in fine fashion after beating Ipswich Town 2-0 in their first match of the season.
Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah’s goals ensured a perfect debut for Arne Slot at Liverpool.
The Reds appeared dominant throughout the game and might have won by a larger margin.
Despite having identified their transfer targets, there is no indication of a new signing imminent for the club.
Following a rejection from Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, Liverpool has redirected their attention to other prospects.
Fichajes reports that Liverpool sees Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi as a long-term defensive partner for Ibrahima Konate.
Newcastle United is also pursuing Guehi but has been unsuccessful despite making four offers.
Palace is reportedly valuing Guehi at around £75 million, and Liverpool would need to match a similar fee to what they paid for Virgil Van Dijk to secure his transfer.
The Dutchman is entering the final year of his contract at Anfield, and Liverpool is preparing for his departure.
At 33 years old, Virgil Van Dijk is nearing the end of his time with the Reds, who have already planned to replace him, viewing Marc Guehi as an ideal candidate.
Liverpool faces competition from Newcastle for Guehi, who impressed for England at the Euros this summer, drawing significant attention to his performances.
With Newcastle actively pursuing the deal, Liverpool must act quickly to secure Guehi’s transfer.
Despite his youth, Guehi has proven to be dependable and has accumulated sufficient Premier League experience to be a starter for a top club.