The Crystal Palace captain is into the final year of his contract in south London and according to our transfer expert David Ornstein and Liverpool correspondent James Pearce, the Premier League champions have held talks over his potential signing.

Liverpool is eyeing up at least two more signings before the summer transfer window closes, and could also potentially go all-out for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak

Palace captain Guehi has a year left on his contract, but chairman Steve Parish said earlier this week he could be sold this summer to avoid him moving on a free transfer in 12 months' time. Sources have told BBC Sport that Liverpool have held initial talks with a view to signing the 25-year-old before the summer transfer window shuts.

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Liverpool could announce their next summer signing following this latest update. Liverpool are closing in on their seventh signing of this transfer window. It’s been a busy summer for the Reds, who are stacking up their squad ready to defend their Premier League title.

Ultimately for Marc Guehi, it is Liverpool or nothing this summer. That is not an ideal scenario for Crystal Palace, who were hoping for an auction. But the alternative is losing him for nothing next summer - when he may end up joining the Reds on a free transfer anyway.

Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace to sign defender Marc Guéhi.The England centre-back is in the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park with the club now open to selling the player

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has agreed personal terms with Liverpool ahead of his likely move to Anfield. Premier League champions Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Guehi, whose contract with Palace was due to expire next summer.