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Liverpool’s pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi has received a significant boost after Barcelona cooled their interest in the England international, according to reports from World of sport.
The Catalan giants are reportedly increasingly reluctant to embark on a bidding war for the defender, largely due to the financial implications such a deal would bring, opening the door for the Premier League and its European rivals to step up their efforts.
Guéhi, who has established himself as one of the most consistent centre-backs in the Premier League, has attracted attention from across Europe.
As captain of Crystal Palace, the 25-year-old has been a cornerstone of the Eagles’ recent stability, but with his contract situation unresolved, speculation over his future has intensified.
Liverpool target is a wanted man
The Crystal Palace defender has been described as the ‘most wanted’ free agent of all time.
He is expected to leave Selhurst Park next year. If he leaves in January, it would be for a transfer fee, but a summer move would be free since he will become a free agent due to his contract expiring.
Barcelona’s withdrawal appears to stem from its ongoing financial constraints. Although the club admires Guéhi’s profile, they are wary of committing significant resources to a deal that could escalate quickly, especially as Palace are in no rush to sell cheaply.
As a result, Barca are now expected to focus on alternative defensive targets such as Alessandro Bastoni and Joško Gvardiol, players who fit their long-term defensive vision but may require different deal structures.
The Reds lead the race to recruit Guéhi next year
This development is good news for Liverpool, who have been following Guéhi for some time in planning defensive reinforcements.
With Virgil Van Dijk struggling to perform this season and Ibrahima Konate facing an uncertain future at Anfield, the signing of Guéhi has become crucial for the Reds and with Barcelona withdrawing from the race, they can now feel confident in signing the centre-back.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are believed to be closely monitoring Guéhi’s status, aware that a defender of his caliber and age is rarely available.
The Slot team should still face competition, but at this point, they remain the favorites to recruit the England international.
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