The Reds hope to convince the FA Cup winners to sell them Guehi with talks over a deal due to open this week - though Arne Slot's side could look to sign an alternative instead

Liverpool are reportedly demanding a transfer fee significantly less than £45million in order to advance their interest in Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. The Reds are mulling over their next transfer as they attempt to retain the Premier League trophy next season.

Liverpool could reportedly try to drive the price down for Crystal Palace 's Marc Guehi by including 19-year-old attacker Ben Doak as part of the agreement. Over the weekend, it was claimed that the Premier League champions were 'close' to striking a deal for Guehi, who is now in the final 12 months of his deal with the Eagles.