A recent report from British media outlet TEAMtalk suggests that Liverpool have shown extreme confidence in signing Crystal Palace's star center back Gueye (also reportedly referred to as Marc Ghee) and are willing to pay a transfer fee of up to £65 million after Arsenal dropped out of the race. The deal has already attracted a lot of attention as Gueye has become a favorite in the transfer market after showing exceptional ability as a member of the England national team at Euro 2024.
Liverpool have reportedly held talks with Crystal Palace over a move for Gueye and have been encouraged by the positive news coming from the player's side. Gueye himself is open to joining Liverpool, but has shown respect for Crystal Palace and will not actively push for a move, instead hoping that the two clubs can reach an agreement.
Crystal Palace, for their part, value Gueye at a whopping £65 million, not just because he's a great player, but also because of the resale clause. Chelsea, as Gueye's former owners, will receive a 20% share of his transfer proceeds, which further increases Crystal Palace's demand for a transfer fee.
Gueye's performance at Crystal Palace has been outstanding, he is not only solid and reliable in the back line, but also shows his strength in the attacking end. He helped Crystal Palace maintain a consistent record over a number of seasons and managed to be selected for the England national team. At Euro 2024, he performed well as a starting center back and won the second place for his team.
For Liverpool, the signing of Gueye will greatly strengthen their back four. The team has been searching for a stable central defender in recent years, and the addition of Gueye will fill that void. Although the transfer fee of £65 million is quite high, considering Gueye's age, potential and performance in major tournaments, the deal is clearly a bargain for Liverpool.
