One club that has made a strong start to the transfer market is Liverpool. They have signed several key players, including Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong. They have also secured the services of Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman, although these signings may have gone under the radar.

However, Liverpool has also experienced some departures, with Trent Alexander-Arnold joining Real Madrid and Luis Diaz reportedly seeking a move away from the club. This means that the team's lineup could look significantly different from last season's title-winning side.

One player expected to join Liverpool soon is Crystal Palace captain and England international Marc Guehi. Talks have already begun between the two clubs, and there are reasons why a deal would make sense for both parties.

Another player who could be on his way out of Liverpool is Ibrahima Konate, who has turned down the club's offer to extend his contract until 2030. This means that Liverpool would prefer to sell him now rather than losing him on a free transfer next summer.

Like Konate, Guehi is in the last year of his contract, and Crystal Palace will need to find a replacement before allowing him to leave. However, a deal could benefit both clubs, with Liverpool gaining a talented young defender and Palace securing a decent fee for Guehi's services.

Guehi is a 25-year-old centre-back who can slot into the right-sided berth in Liverpool's central defense. He is excellent with both feet and can switch positions to accommodate Virgil van Dijk's preference to play on the left side of central defense.

Compared to Konate, Guehi has a slightly lower tackle success rate, but he has attempted more tackles and won more. Both players love the physical side of the game and are comfortable in one-on-one duels.

Elite passing accuracy is a key component of Liverpool's play, and both Konate and Guehi have shown their ability in this area. Konate has a 90.3% passing accuracy, while Guehi's 84.8% completion stat is the best showing from a Palace player who has attempted at least 500 passes.

Both players are known for their aggressive style of play, which can sometimes lead to late challenges and yellow cards. Guehi has accumulated eight yellow cards and one red card, while Konate has seven yellow cards.

Given the physicality of the Premier League, it's not surprising that both players have been booked for their actions on the pitch. Liverpool's interest in Guehi is understandable, and it's likely that they won't have to pay the £70m that Crystal Palace demanded from Newcastle last year.

Overall, a deal for Guehi would make sense for both Liverpool and Crystal Palace. The Reds would gain a talented young defender who can slot into their central defense, while Palace would secure a decent fee for Guehi's services.