Liverpool has been the talk of transfer season this year, with their latest interest in a central defender raising a few eyebrows. The current first-team man, Nat Phillips, is nearing the end of his contract, and it appears Klopp is searching for a suitable replacement – rumours suggest Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi could be an ideal fit. With both sides seemingly keen to make this deal happen – what are the pros and cons of such a move? We look into this further down below.
Will Marc Guehi Sign for the Club?
Football Insider reports that FSG is targeting a summer signing for Crystal Palace centre defender Marc Guehi to further strengthen Jurgen Klopp’s squad.
According to the report, they are prepared to compete with clubs like Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur for the England international’s signing in the coming weeks.
The Eagles are said to be holding out for about £60 million, making it tough for interested parties to strike a deal.
How Impressive is He?
The right-footed 22-year-old centre defender might join the team and battle for a starting berth alongside Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, and Ibrahima Konate.
Klopp has previously called Nat Phillips “insane,” and with interest from Dutch side Feyenoord, his arrival might enable Klopp to cut Phillips from the team this summer cruelly.
The Eredivisie club’s interest in the defender presents an opportunity for the German coach, who must authorise the transfer before replacing him with Guehi, 26, from Crystal Palace.
Phillips was loaned to Bournemouth of the Championship for the second part of the 2021/22 season after making only two appearances in the Premier League, earning an average Sofascore of 6.85.
There seems to be no imminent intention for him to be featured as a regular in the first team, given his lack of playing time last season and the manager’s desire to relegate him to the second tier of English football.
Given that Phillips, at age 26, has failed to mature to the point where Klopp would feel comfortable starting him regularly at Anfield, this would be a good moment to cash in.
Guehi is a proven Premier League player who can compete with the present first-choice alternatives. Therefore, his acquisition would enable the manager to approve his leave.
The English giant showed he could overwhelm opposing attackers by winning most of his physical fights last season, as seen by his Sofascore rating of 6.94 across 37 league matches.
The only Liverpool central defender with a Sofascore greater than 6.90 was Virgil van Dijk (7.10). The fact that former England U21 teammate Joe Bursik previously referred to Guehi as a “tank” implies that he may be one of Klopp’s top alternatives at the position.
Final Thoughts
Marc Guehi could be an ideal replacement for Nat Phillips at Liverpool. His impressive physicality and Premier League experience make him stand out from the other candidates Klopp is considering. Notab;y, both sides are seemingly keen to make this deal happen. So if you plan to bet on your favourite sports teams next season, you may want to consider this new central defender joining Jurgen Klopp’s squad. Although there are no guarantees yet, all signs point towards Guehi being the perfect player to fill Phillips’ shoes in the coming months – only time will tell if he makes his mark as one of Anfield’s most formidable defenders.

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