Liverpool learns Marc Guehi transfer price and faces competition from Man Utd and Tottenham

Liverpool have been told they will need to fork out $82million (£65m/€76m) to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace this summer. The Reds are one of many teams to be linked with the England international, who impressed during the recent 1-0 victory over Serbia to kickstart Euro 2024.

It's no secret that the club is in desperate need of reinforcements at left center-back, with Virgil van Dijk the only senior player amongst the squad who can operate in the role. Several names such as Chelsea's Levi Colvill and Sporting Club de Portugal's Goncalo Inacio have been touted as possible targets - but a move is yet to materialize.

Guehi is the latest name to be linked with a move to Anfield, with his strong showing against Serbian powerhouse Aleksandar Mitrovic on Sunday outlining why so many clubs are interested in the player. As well as Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been credited as possible landing destinations for Guehi, who left Stamford Bridge in 2021 in search of first team opportunities.

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However, all teams will encounter a tough stumbling block in completing the deal, with the Eagles set to remain firm on the valuation that has been set. According to The Times, Palace will start the bidding at $82 million for Guehi, who currently has two years left on his deal at Selhurst Park.

Center-backs capable of playing on the left side of defense are in high demand this summer, with United also said to be tracking Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his options within defence. The Red Devils have already seen a bid in the region of $44m (£35m/€41m) rejected by Sean Dyche's side.

Everton value the player closer to the $88m (£70m/€82m) mark, which will only strengthen Guehi's value given his performances on the international stage.

Palace also finished the 2023/24 season well under new boss Oliver Glasner, winning six of the final seven games, and does not want to lose several key players ahead of the next campaign. Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise are also attracting interest from across the globe, with release clauses inserted in both of their respective contracts.

Liverpool.com says: Despite the high price tag, Liverpool has shown with the bid for Moises Caicedo last season that they are capable - and willing - to part ways with vast amounts of money to secure key targets. Centre-backs comfortable in this position are specialist players and will likely require special amounts of money to sign them.