Slot’s FIRST signing, Salah’s heirs NAMED, Hancko move BACKED, Guehi race ON, – Liverpool transfer news today
This is our recap of Liverpool transfer news for today (Wednesday, June 19). We have updates on Marc Guehi, David Hancko, Alvin Ayman, and more.
With Jurgen Klopp’s departure and Arne Slot’s arrival, the Reds are actively pursuing multiple targets to retool their squad.
AYMAN DEAL CLOSE
Liverpool are finalising the signing of highly-rated young Wolves star Alvin Ayman.
That’s according to The Secret Scout, which claims the 16-year-old could end up costing a compensation fee of £1.5 million if the deal is completed.
Ayman, who can play centre back or defensive midfield, is understood to have travelled with the Wolves first-team squad for a Premier League fixture against Manchester City last season although he didn’t make the matchday squad.
SLOT’S FIRST SIGNING, SALAH’S HEIRS NAMED, HANCKO MOVE BACKED, GUEHI RACE ON, – LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS TODAY14 He did however make seven appearances in the Under-18 Premier League last season, per Transfermarkt, and featured at the base of midfield against Liverpool in a 4-2 win.
Former Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince has named the two players he would choose to replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
Even should the winger sign a new deal with the Reds to take his stay beyond next summer, Liverpool will need to replace Salah one day.
Speaking to Bet365 about Salah’s future, Ince revealed that both West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Pedro Neto would be perfect replacements for the Egyptian king.
MARC GUEHI EYED BY LIVERPOOL
Crystal Palace are ready to fight to keep hold of star defender Marc Guehi this summer amid significant interest from Liverpool and a handful of other Premier League sides.
Guehi has enjoyed a superb season with the Eagles and thrived once Oliver Glasner took over from former Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson in February.
The 23-year-old, who was a product of Chelsea’s academy, has travelled with England to Euro 2024 this summer due to his immense performances, with the centre-back shining during the Three Lions’ 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday.
The Mail have named Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham as three of the Premier League sides keeping close tabs on Guehi.
The defender’s deal expires in 2026 and Crystal Palace will be eager to avoid him entering the final year of his contract – something that would significantly lower his value.
REDS TARGET HANCKO ‘CAN DO ANYTHING’
Liverpool have been linked with Feyenoord’s David Hancko in recent days – and that shouldn’t surprise anyone. The defender has been a key player under Arne Slot and the Reds are also in the market for a new defender after Joel Matip left the club.
The Reds would be highly unlikely to offer him a regular starting role, of course, while Leicester possibly would. Though, Liverpool have been told that Hancko could ‘certainly’ step up and play for them.
Former Feyenoord defender Tim de Cler made the comments – he’s evidently a major fan of Hancko’s.
“He is so stable and can basically do anything,” said De Cler, per Soccernews.nl. “I just think he is a top defender all-round.
“If he makes it to the next round, and that chance is quite high, his market value will also increase again. More and more clubs are becoming interested. And they were already there.
“I think he can easily handle a club just below the top six in Europe. Then I’m talking about a club like Atlético Madrid or Liverpool. He can certainly handle that.
