Liverpool fans delighted as Marc Guehi delivers ‘leaving present’ at Crystal Palace
Marc Guehi may have played his final game for Crystal Palace, depending on what happens on transfer deadline day.
Guehi has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, with his contract at Selhurst Park up at the end of the current season.
Indeed, such a move could be of paramount importance after Ibrahima Konate’s injury against Arsenal.
Now, Liverpool supporters will be buzzing after what the centre-back did against Aston Villa.
Liverpool supporters enjoy Marc Guehi masterclass
Liverpool may have had a £35million bid rejected for Guehi, but that should not put them off signing him.
Despite the speculation around his future, the England international delivered a captain’s performance in a 3-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday evening.
The 25-year-old was his usual self in the hub of Oliver Glasner’s defence, leading by example.
However, Guehi made unlikely headlines at the other end of the pitch by scoring an absolute belter past Marco Bizot.
The Sky Sports commentary team heaped praise on the defender on 31 August, saying: “If he does leave, what a way to go”.
They then questioned whether it was a “leaving present” by the Englishman.
Liverpool fans clearly liked what they saw, with a host complimenting his seventh Premier League goal.
Now, supporters of the Merseyside club are calling for their club to sign the Palace man immediately.
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Marc Guehi would slot in alongside Virgil van Dijk
If the Reds land Guehi, then his arrival will come at the perfect time for the Merseyside club.
Konate has been poor in Liverpool’s opening Premier League games, although he has not yet been costly.
However, the centre-back position needs strengthening, and Palace’s captain would make a formidable partnership alongside Van Dijk.
- Guehi came through Chelsea’s academy
- The defender has 23 England caps
- He had since made 161 appearances for the Eagles
With Konate injured, Slot could pair Guehi and Van Dijk in their next Premier League clash against Burnley.
Of course, it will be a long season for the Reds, and having three quality centre-backs would help them fight on all fronts.
Now, Liverpool supporters will be praying for deadline day deals, with Guehi a possible deal.
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