Former Manchester Town defender and trainer Stuart Pearce has delivered a daring message: Town should step in and hijack Liverpool’s pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.
The Premier League giants are eager about a transfer for the Palace defender who’s having a look to go away Selhurst Park this summer season.
The Reds had been energetic in the summertime switch window this summer season and feature added the likes of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to their already robust squad.
Town, who’ve made spectacular signings of their very own, had been urged to hijack Liverpool’s transfer for Guehi this summer season.
Guy Town instructed to hijack Liverpool transfer for Guehi
“When they won the Champions League a couple of years ago, I think they won it on being very, very tough to score against,” the 63-year-old instructed Sports activities Mole.
“That was their key that season. Everything fell into place.
“The back four was pretty consistent and played extremely well together. Kyle Walker dealt with any problems. They had that extra bit at the back. That was their strong card.
“It does worry me a little bit. If I was in their situation, Marc Guehi would be one I would go after. I’m a big fan of this kid. He’s got the ability to deal with things one-on-one on the counter-attack.
“You’ve got to be good at that if you’re a Manchester City player in the expansive way they play. But if anything’s going to be their Achilles heel, it’s going to be that back line again.”
Pep Guardiola has made some large strikes this summerMarc Guehi warming up for Crystal Palace (Photograph by way of Justin Setterfield/Getty Pictures)
Town have basically desirous about their midfield and the inventive facet in their staff this summer season.
Whilst they’ve signed Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves for the left-back place, the central defensive line stays a motive of outrage for the membership.
Guehi has entered the general yr of his contract at Palace and if the FA Cup winners obtain the appropriate be offering for him this summer season, they might be keen to imagine a sale.
Former England boss Gareth Southgate described Guehi as an ‘exceptional’ participant.
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