Arne Slot has added a lot of talent to his Liverpool team, but the Reds remain a discount on the back with barely a week to go until the season starts
The hope of Liverpool to land Marc Guehi this summer has been stimulated by Rivals Newcastle who run their attention elsewhere. However, a successful move for the English star would require a chance of the Reds' approach connection.
The side of Arne Slot has already seen two bids for Guehi saved by Crystal Palace. They have no plans to make a third, improved offer at this stage, and Palace does not look like a hinging of their appreciation.
The decision of Liverpool to take a step back may have opened the door for Newcastle, who has not landed Guehi in the past. But now it seems that Malick Thiaw has jumped to the top of the queue in front of Eddie Howe's side.
According to Sky Sport in Germany, Newcastle has made a written offer for Milan defender Thiaw. If it is accepted, it would pay the Premier League side about £ 26 million for the German international.
Palace has demanded considerably more for Guehi, despite the fact that their captain is left for his contract for another year. Unless Liverpool decides to renew their interest and to eliminate almost £ 50 million, the Eagles skipper can stay in Selhurst Park for the upcoming campaign.
Liverpool is limited in their middle-back options after the sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. The pressure can be a little relaxed if Ibrahima Konate expands its contract – currently due to the expired in 2026 – but the Reds still look light.
Captain Virgil van Dijk became 34 in July, while Joe Gomez played 30 league games in just one of the last five seasons. Wataru Endo received minutes in the pre-season minutes, while there is the option to move Andy Robertson inside after the arrival of Milos Kerkez, but a new senior center-back could still arrive in Anfield.
Ecuador International Joel Ordonez is linked after he has impressed Club Brugge, while Konstantinos Koulierakis and Giovanni Leoni are also mentioned as potential options. Wolfsburg and Greece star Koulierakis is the oldest of the three at the age of 21, although they raise questions about whether another older option could be necessary.
Liverpool has already spent more than £ 200 million in other areas, including the additions of Kerkez and colleague Full-back Jeremie Frimpong. Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike have arrived to strengthen the options of Slot in Attack, with Mohamed Salah expected to miss some action during the Africa Cup of Nations, while Luis Diaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold belong to those who leave.
The FA Cup winners Crystal Palace will record the FA Cup winners in the Community Shield on Sunday. Their competition campaign only starts five days, with Bournemouth travels to Anfield for the opening match.