Marc Guehi is set to reach the end of his Crystal Palace contract(Image: 2025 Getty Images)

Liverpool's title defence has not gone to plan this season. Yet Arne Slot and the club's officials don't seem to be in a hurry to bolster the Reds' squad with major first-team reinforcements.

Adding to an already inconsistent season, Liverpool have had to contend with several absences during the festive period. Mo Salah is currently representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, Alexander Isak is sidelined due to injury, and even Hugo Ekitike has recently missed games due to minor fitness issues.

At present, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate are the only fit first-team centre-backs at the club. As Liverpool's pursuit of Marc Guehi reaches a critical stage and the club continues to enhance their youth ranks, the ECHO provides an update on the latest news from Anfield.

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