Liverpool make their move! Reds ready to close deal for Marc Guehi with new round of talks scheduled as Crystal Palace brace for captain's departure

Mirror Sport reports the two clubs will sit down to discuss a deal in the next 24 hours. The Palace defender has been a target for multiple top clubs in the Premier League, but Liverpool have emerged as favourites for his signature. Guehi has 12 months remaining on his deal.

His contract situation will limit Palace's ability to recoup maximum profit. They had previously valued the player at £70m, but the Mirror believes they will accept a fee of £40m. Chelsea have a 20% sell-on clause, which was agreed when Guehi swapped West for South London for an £18m fee in 2021.

Liverpool have splashed the cash this summer, building on a title-winning squad with a blockbuster moves and smart bits of business. The headlines have focussed on Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, but key squad players like Georgian shot stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili also joins in July. The top brass at Anfield are following the mantra of building from a position of strength, spending almost £200m this transfer window.

Guehi has been a remarkable servant for Palace, but this might be his chance of a big money move. Given the perilous situation regarding the Eagles involvement in next season's Europa League, the appeal of staying at Selhurst Park for an historic European campaign may be dwindling.