Liverpool are making serious progress on signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, with talks now in advanced stages. Palace may accept a fee in the €35 million range, with discussions accelerating before the September 1 deadline. Guehi, a reliable centre-back and England international, is entering the final year of his contract, and with Palace wary of losing him for free next summer, the move looks increasingly likely.
Giovanni Leoni also on radar
While Guehi remains the priority, Liverpool are also tracking Parma’s 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni, a towering prospect who is highly rated across Europe. The Reds are reportedly looking to secure a deal with Parma soon, potentially completing moves for both defenders this summer.
Why the double swoop makes sense for Liverpool
With Joe Gomez sidelined and limited defensive depth behind Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, signing Guehi would bring immediate quality and cover. Meanwhile, Leoni offers a long-term investment. He has already impressed in Serie A, and Liverpool appear keen to bring him in for growth and rotation.
If both deals materialise, Liverpool would address their urgent defensive needs now while also building for the future.
