{"id":37540,"date":"2026-01-08T09:23:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/liverpool-make-call-to-sign-world-class-star\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:23:29","slug":"liverpool-make-call-to-sign-world-class-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/liverpool-make-call-to-sign-world-class-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool &#8216;make call&#8217; to sign &#8216;world class&#8217; star"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/liverpool-make-call-to-sign-world-class-star\/#Liverpool_make_call_to_sign_world-class_star\" >Liverpool make call to sign world-class star<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/liverpool-make-call-to-sign-world-class-star\/#Why_Guehi_is_a_better_buy_than_Semenyo\" >Why Guehi is a better buy than Semenyo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/08\/liverpool-make-call-to-sign-world-class-star\/#Liverpool_believe_%E2%80%98genius_coach_is_best_suited_to_replace_Slott_and_talks_have_been_ongoing_for_weeks\" >Liverpool believe &#8216;genius&#8217; coach is best suited to replace Slott and talks have been ongoing for weeks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Liverpool have had a tough January so far, with problems both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Two draws against Leeds and Fulham earlier this month did little to repair Arne Slott&#8217;s tarnished reputation at Anfield, with the Reds currently 14 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>    There are even rumors that Liverpool are preparing Xabi Alonso to replace the declining Dutchman.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, barring a late development in the story mentioned by Sky Sports&#8217; Jamie Redknapp, it also looks likely that Liverpool will lose out on Antoine Semenyo&#8217;s \u00a365m contract, with the Ghanaian side closing in on Manchester City&#8217;s Sky Blue side.<\/p>\n<p>A medical has reportedly confirmed Semenyo&#8217;s move from AFC Bournemouth to the Etihad as Liverpool shift their focus to other targets&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"liverpool-make-calls-to-sign-world-class-star\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_make_call_to_sign_world-class_star\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Liverpool make call to sign world-class star<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Realistically, there could be some dramatic, brinkmanship moments in the transfer window, but Liverpool appear to have fallen short of securing Semenyo&#8217;s coveted signature.<\/p>\n<p>But that doesn&#8217;t mean they don&#8217;t have other transfer targets in mind, with a \u00a3100m move for Brighton &#038; Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleva said to be on their radar.<\/p>\n<p>    Alongside talk of Valeva coming to Anfield, there are also persistent rumors that Liverpool could make a swoop for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehy in January.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, this appears to be another move with Man City in the driver&#8217;s seat, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said via his YouTube channel that Liverpool made a &#8220;phone call&#8221; this month to secure a late deal for the defender they almost brought back in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>    Romano said: &#8220;The door is not closed for Marc Gehi to leave in January. Man City are working on it, Man City are in talks with Crystal Palace for Marc Gehi, but it&#8217;s not something that&#8217;s been set in stone. It&#8217;s not something that&#8217;s been agreed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Don&#8217;t forget about Bayern&#8217;s call-up. And don&#8217;t forget about Liverpool&#8217;s call-up. The situation revolves around Marc G\u00f6ch, as Bayern and Liverpool are eyeing this opportunity in the summer transfer window.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Guehi&#8217;s contract expires this summer and he is likely to leave on a free transfer, but there is also the possibility that he could move for a fee in January, with previous reports pegging it at around \u00a335m.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-guehi-could-be-a-better-purchase-than-semenyo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Guehi_is_a_better_buy_than_Semenyo\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Guehi is a better buy than Semenyo <\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool have been plagued by inefficient attacking performances of late, with former Reds legend Jamie Carragher saying the underwhelming side had &#8220;certainly lost something in terms of excitement&#8221; after the Merseyside giants&#8217; 0-0 draw at Leeds United. <\/p>\n<p>Semenyo may be able to lend a helping hand here. The \u00a365m-rated forward has scored up to 10 goals in the Premier League this season and Semenyo could come to the rescue now that he has ended a very impressive stay at the Cherries with his latest win against Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why Redknapp is desperate for Liverpool to pull off a last-minute hijacking, with Sky Sports pundit hailing Semenyo as a &#8220;match-winner&#8221; who can transform the Reds&#8217; disappointing attack.<\/p>\n<p>Still, in the slot they have players like Hugo Ekitike leading the line, who has already scored eight goals in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, spending the extravagant sum of \u00a365m for Semenyo&#8217;s services could be seen as a risk despite his current form on the south coast. Considering he didn&#8217;t instantly set the world on fire at Bournemouth, scoring just one goal in his debut season.<\/p>\n<p>Having already spent big on signings such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, Liverpool may aim to be more strategic with their signings this January. Gehi arrives on a reduced contract and stands out as a much better immediate acquisition candidate than Semenyo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"center\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Guehi Palace PL number<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>status<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Guehi<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>games played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>152<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Play time (minutes)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>13.346 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Number of points scored<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>assist<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>clean sheet<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Source: Transfermarkt<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Guehi has hardly made a mistake since joining Palace in 2021, with the FA Cup-winning captain now an easy-to-see centre-back with 11 goals and eight assists and would look at home alongside Virgil van Dijk at Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s defensive woes have been very evident this season, with Ibrahima Konate being described as a &#8220;nightmare&#8221; by The Athletic&#8217;s James Pearce at key points this season, but this could be a deal that instantly solves these ongoing issues, giving Guehi up to seven clean sheets over the course of the Premier League season as it unfolds.<\/p>\n<p>    To add context, even Van Dijk has one less clean sheet this season despite being at the heart of Merseyside&#8217;s defence, and Gehi has been described by academy coach David Matthews as a &#8220;world class&#8221; operator for the Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>Semenyo himself has rightly been showered with praise, but at \u00a335m, or even a free transfer, as opposed to the City-bound attacker&#8217;s \u00a365m valuation, Liverpool would have secured an insane deal that would make them an even better buy for the much-talked-about forward.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"liverpool-xabi-alonso-perfect-to-replace-arne-slot-talks-ongoing\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/arne-slot.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/arne-slot.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_believe_%E2%80%98genius_coach_is_best_suited_to_replace_Slott_and_talks_have_been_ongoing_for_weeks\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tLiverpool believe &#8216;genius&#8217; coach is best suited to replace Slott and talks have been ongoing for weeks<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Reds have been underwhelming this season, to say the least.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have had a tough January so far, with problems both on and off the pitch. Two draws against Leeds and Fulham earlier this month did little to repair Arne Slott&#8217;s tarnished reputation at Anfield, with the Reds currently 14 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League. 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