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Liverpool transfer ‘conflict’: Slot ‘changes his mind’ on £75m ‘top-class replacement’ for key Reds star
According to reports, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has ‘changed his mind’ on England international Marc Guehi, who could ‘replace’ Virgil van Dijk.
Heading into this summer’s transfer window. Liverpool were expected to prioritise the signing of a young centre-back who could be a long-term replacement for Van Dijk.
Despite this, the Premier League giants did not sign a new centre-back in the summer. Instead, they bought Federico Chiesa from Juventus and agreed on a deal with Valencia to land Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili.
With Van Dijk due to be out of contract in 2025, Liverpool could move to sign a new centre-back in January or next summer and Guehi is reportedly on their radar.
The England international was one of the top performers at Euro 2024. Newcastle United pursued him in the summer but could not meet his reported £75m valuation.
This opens the door for rival Premier League clubs to move ahead of January and Guehi could be available as he’s set to be out of contract in 2026.
