"He'd fit into Liverpool perfectly" - Arne Slot urged to sign former Chelsea star who is better than Ibrahima Konate

Former Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins has urged Liverpool to sign Eagles star Marc Guehi this summer. He believes that the former Chelsea defender is better than Ibrahima Konate and will form a formidable partnership with Virgil van Dijk.

Speaking to Boyle Sports (via GOAL), Tomkins opined that Liverpool were weak in defence and needed to add a defender before the deadline. He believes that Guehi can be the perfect partner for Van Dijk in the backline. He said:

"Marc Guehi has been absolutely phenomenal for Palace ever since he's been there. He's a great guy as well. So I think it's inevitable that he'll leave eventually, whether it's now, at Christmas, or the end of the season, we don't know, but I'm pretty sure it's going to be one of them.

"I've always thought he'd fit into L'pool perfectly. Him and Virgil van Dijk at the back would be pretty solid to see. I actually rate him that much that if Liverpool sign him, they will go and win the league, just because that's the only place I see L'pool a little bit weak at the minute, at the back. Ibrahima Konate is a good player and all that, obviously partnering with Virgil, but I think Marc is in a different league, to be honest, so let's see. I think he could be a massive signing for Liverpool."

The Reds are reportedly interested in Guehi, but are yet to make an official approach. They are also said to be working on Konate's contract extension, who has entered the final 12 months of his deal at Anfield.

Former Liverpool star also urged Arne Slot to sign Marc Guehi

Former Premier League defender Glen Johnson spoke to AceOdds earlier this summer, claiming that Marc Guehi could be the perfect signing for Liverpool. He believes that the former Chelsea star can learn from Virgil van Dijk and potentially become the long-term replacement for the Dutchman as well. He said:

“Marc would be the standout option for me. If they signed him now he would have more time to grow and develop with van Dijk. He won’t learn from anyone better. Age is on his side too. It could be a good partnership. He’s a raw defender and he’s good on the ball. He’s quick, strong and calm on the ball. If he can brush up on a few minor details he could go on to be some player not that he isn’t already.”

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Konate next summer, when his contract at Anfield expires.