Liverpool are preparing to push their summer spending to unprecedented levels, with fresh moves for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and Newcastle striker Alexander Isak expected to take their outlay close to £200 million before the transfer window shuts.
The Reds have endured a shaky defensive start to the season, prompting manager Arne Slot and his recruitment team to intensify efforts to bring in reinforcements. Guehi, valued at around £40–45 million by Palace, has been identified as the ideal long-term partner for Virgil van Dijk and eventual successor to Ibrahima Konaté.
Guehi Talks Heating Up
Liverpool initially attempted to negotiate closer to the £30 million mark, banking on Palace lowering their demands with the defender’s contract running down to 2026. However, with growing competition from other European clubs and mounting defensive problems, the Merseyside club is prepared to increase their bid.
Slot is convinced Guehi’s athleticism, aggression, and composure on the ball align perfectly with the tactical reset currently underway at Anfield.
Isak Pursuit
Alongside Guehi, Liverpool are also weighing a blockbuster move for Alexander Isak, with a £130 million bid being considered. Newcastle are understood to be holding firm at £150 million, though insiders believe the Magpies may soften their stance if the player signals willingness to leave.
If both transfers are secured, Liverpool’s spending—already significant with the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Giovanni Leoni—would represent one of the most ambitious and expensive rebuilds in modern football.
A New Era at Anfield
Liverpool’s transfer strategy under Slot highlights a determination to return to the summit of English and European football. With defensive frailties laid bare and attacking depth under scrutiny, the club appears ready to break records to restore its dominance.
Source – My News Ghana
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