Liverpool are now interested in signing £50m Premier League captain

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Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with Manchester United also interested in the 22-year-old.

According to the Daily Mail, the Reds are keen on signing the England international, who heading into the summer has established himself as one of the most in-demand defenders in the Premier League market, who Palace value as highly as £50m.

A centre-back who has worn the armband for the south London side on numerous occasions this season, Liverpool’s interest Guehi makes a lot of sense considering how keen Jurgen Klopp is in adding another defender to his ranks in the summer transfer window.

With Guehi one of the most highly-rated talents in the Premier League and already part of Gareth Southgate’s England set-up, the former Chelsea academy product could be an ideal signing for Liverpool, with the defender a potential long-term partner for Ibrahima Konate.

Indeed, interest from other clubs is strong in Guehi, and whilst Liverpool could struggle to land the Palace titan, the prospect of playing at Anfield and for the Reds could be a tempting one for the 22-year-old, especially with European football also on offer.

Liverpool have to beat Premier League rivals to Guehi

Guehi has established himself as a top defensive prospect with Palace over the last two seasons, and with Liverpool now in the race to sign the Ivory Coast-born centre-back, the Merseyside giants have to ensure they beat out their English rivals for the Eagles leader’s signature.

Added depth in the defence could be the difference next season between a Premier League title and top-four for Liverpool, and signing Guehi should be viewed as a priority for the Reds, with Klopp an ideal manager for the Palace no. 6.