Liverpool have made an strategy for a Premier League participant and Marc Guehi different – one who has been hailed for his “formidable” nature.
Guehi “extraordinarily sad” after failed Liverpool transfer
The Reds accomplished an outstanding summer time switch window by signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British file charge of £125m, however it might have been even higher.
It regarded as if Liverpool would additionally snap up Guehi, agreeing a long-term transfer with the Englishman, solely to see Crystal Palace deny him his transfer on the eleventh hour. Supervisor Oliver Glasner reportedly threatened to give up if the 25-year-old was bought to the Reds, with the Eagles not having sufficient centre-back depth with out him.
It has made for an unsightly scenario, with Guehi considered “extraordinarily sad” on the scenario, in keeping with journalist Ed Aarons, and he’s now unlikely to signal a brand new deal forward of his present contract expiring subsequent summer time. That may then permit him to depart on a free switch.
Liverpool might have to take a look at totally different defenders trying forward, ought to they really feel that their likelihood of signing Guehi has been and gone, and one other Premier League participant has been linked with a transfer to Anfield.
Liverpool make strategy for Nathan Collins
In accordance with Caught Offside, Liverpool have made an strategy for Brentford captain Nathan Collins, doubtlessly seeing him as a special choice to Guehi transferring ahead. It is value stressing {that a} formal provide hasn’t been lodged, however the Premier League champions do see the £43m-rated Irishman as “on their shortlist of defensive targets”.
Collins could be a stable signing for Liverpool, having impressed as each a performer and a pacesetter for Brentford, being hailed by Thomas Frank throughout their time working collectively.
“He can carry the ball out of defence and in addition has the composure to seek out the fitting move throughout build-up play. His character is basically good, and we all know that character is every thing. He’ll match into our tradition, I’ve little question about that. I see management potential in Nathan. He’s an ideal Brentford participant – hungry and bold with a want to study.”
With all due respect to the Brentford skipper, although, Guehi nonetheless stands out because the main choice for Liverpool, whether or not that be in January or past. He has grow to be one of many Premier League’s most constant defenders, and has each likelihood of beginning for England at subsequent summer time’s World Cup, they usually should not hand over on signing him after one hiccup.
However Collins could possibly be a shrewd different, and he’s a 12 months youthful than Guehi, permitting Arne Slot to deliver him in at an excellent age and switch him into an much more formidable all-round defender.