Liverpool still keen on Guehi after deadline-day collapse

Liverpool remain among the leading contenders to sign Crystal Palace centreback Marc Guehi after a late-summer transfer collapse left the 25 year old still at Selhurst Park and his contract due to expire at the end of the season. Clubs across England and Europe are reported to be tracking the England international, and the prospect of him leaving either in January for a fee or on a free in the summer has heightened transfer speculation ahead of the midseason window.

A 35 million agreement for Guehi was reportedly reached between Liverpool and Palace on deadline day, but Palace withdrew from the deal and the transfer did not complete. The defender, who is Palace captain and an established Premier League performer, has been linked since with Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Manchester City. Journalists and transfer insiders say Guehi is weighing offers and considering the sporting projects and contract proposals on the table.

Liverpool's interest is tied to a broader defensive need. Ibrahima Konate, a first-team centreback, is out of contract in the summer and has not committed to an extension, and Liverpool have shown inconsistent...