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Marc Guehi joined Crystal Palace from Chelsea in 2021 Liverpool have held initial talks with a view to signing Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi this summer. Palace captain Guehi has a year left on his contract, but chairman Steve Parish said earlier this week he could be sold to avoid him moving on a free transfer in 12 months' time. Sources have told BBC Sport that Liverpool are looking to sign the 25-year-old before the summer transfer window shuts. If the clubs do agree a deal for Guehi, the defender may need to be persuaded that a move to Anfield is the right one for him. Aside from the financial element of his personal terms, the level of playing time he will be afforded will also be a factor. The defender is a regular at Palace and, in a World Cup year, first-team football will be a crucial consideration for the centre-back. Liverpool are also trying to sign 18-year-old Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni. The Italy Under-19 international is not seen as a potential rival for Guehi but more as one for the future. He began his career at Padova and had a short spell at Sampdoria before joining Parma last summer. 'We celebrate' - Glasner would not swap Wembley win for Europa bid Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield Guehi has made more than 150 appearances for Palace since joining from Chelsea in 2021. He won the first of his 23 England caps in 2022 and was part of the Three Lions squad that reached the Euro 2024 final. Guehi was the subject of bids topping out at £65m from Newcastle last year. FA Cup winners Palace are believed to want £40m for him now, given he only has 12 months left on his contract, but Liverpool want to pay less than that. The Reds have already spent about £270m this summer, though they have recouped about £170m through player sales. They have also had a £110m bid for Alexander Isak rejected by Newcastle, though sources have told BBC Sport the Swede remains determined to move to Anfield. Signing Guehi and Isak would take Liverpool's summer spending above £400m. Latest Crystal Palace news, analysis and fan views Get Crystal Palace news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Champions League: Tavernier & Raskin return as Rangers aim to finish job against Plzen Everton complete loan deal for Man City's Grealish Liverpool stepping up bid to sign Palace's Guehi New drama from writer Jimmy Mc Govern Comedian Ellie Taylor shares her motivational playlist Annika returns to solve unfathomable murders Will laughter help you live longer? Fresh or fatigued - how rested is your Premier League team's squad? Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away These eight players will help you win FPL How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window? Why have Ferrari been unable to win a title since 2008? Raducanu 'getting back to best' but edged out by Sabalenka Owners worth billions, so why might Red Bull era dawn slowly at Newcastle? Liverpool 2. 0 launched at Wembley - and Slot has bugs to fix Chaos & controversy - Rashford's first two weeks inside Barca soap opera How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final. Video How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.