Liverpool are continuing to be linked with a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as they look to strengthen their defensive options. Guehi has emerged as a target for the Reds this summer as they aim to bring in a new centre-back before the September 1 deadline.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was again grilled on the club's interest in signing Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi.

Eberechi Eze is in demand in north London, while Liverpool are back in for Marc Guehi and still chasing Alexander Isak.

Virgil Van Dijk leaned on his experience to effectively defend open spaces with the absence of a true defensive midfielder ahead of the back four, but as the full-backs bombed on and the midfield was vacated, it was his Liverpool team-mate Ibrahima Konate who looked to struggle with the vast acres of Anfield grass he had to cover.

Club sources have confirmed to TBR Football that Liverpool have agreed terms with Parma over a deal for defender Leoni, but in turn, their talks with Crystal Palace over Guehi have failed to be as successful. We can confirm teenager Leoni has agreed terms on a six-year deal and he is set to head to Merseyside straight away.

Liverpool are set to complete the signing of Crystal Palace and England international defender Marc Guehi by the end of the season.

Tim Sherwood believes Chelsea would be silly not to rival Liverpool for the signing of Marc Guehi after the long-term injury suffered by Levi Colwill. Colwill was expected to be a key player again for Enzo Maresca’s side but will now miss the majority of the season with an ACL injury.

A week ago we were hearing Guéhi to Liverpool was close and a £35M fee was likely. A week on it’s the same story.