Liverpool secure outstanding successor for Klopp's cherished player at a club where they've already recruited three others.

Joel Matip may not necessarily be replaced by Crystal Palace and England star Marc Guehi, as reports have surfaced that the Reds are now pursuing a £38 million-rated player from a team they frequently purchase from.

On June 30, Matip, 32, announced his free agency departure from Liverpool after an incredible eight years with the team. Matip had knee surgery, which kept him out of the game for most of his final season. Jarell Quansah stepped up in his place.

At the center of defense, the new manager, Arne Slot, has Quansah, Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate, and Virgil van Dijk at his disposal.

They are still, considering Liverpool's typically packed schedule, a fifth look necessary. Additionally, Sepp Van den Berg and Nat Phillips, backup possibilities, are scheduled to be sold during this time.

The fact that Gomez was frequently assigned to fill in at full-back for Jurgen Klopp highlights the necessity of bringing in a new center-back. With his most recent remarks regarding his future, Van Dijk has also drawn criticism.

Ultimately, it means that Liverpool needs a new center defender, and sporty360 has exclusively revealed that negotiations have begun to recruit Marc Guehi, the star player at Crystal Palace.

According to reports, the Reds are "extremely confident" of taking home Guehi, possibly England's finest player at Euro 2024.

Slot is expected to perform miracles for the "dangerous" Liverpool player and surpass Klopp.

If they don't get two of the three players they want—Matthijs De Ligt, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Leny Yoro—Arsenal and Manchester United might be a threat.

The fact that Crystal Palace is doubly committed to hanging onto its critical players after selling Michael Olise to Bayern Munich is another wrench in the works.

Liverpool is thinking of raiding RB Leipzig.

In the unlikely event that Guehi escapes Liverpool, Sky Germany has disclosed that a backup plan is already being considered.

"We hear from England and Spain that Liverpool and Atletico Madrid have expressed interest in Mo Simakan (24)," said Philipp Hinze, their reporter, taking to X.

"There is curiosity, but there have been no proposals or honest conversations—the cost of sale: between €40 and €45 million.

Simakan is content in Leipzig but is also open to moving. He has the upcoming season on his mind. RB Leipzig and the Frenchman are organizing.

The Liverpool/Leipzig relationship could benefit the Reds once more.

In Simakan's contract with Leipzig, there is a release clause. Though Hinze said, a deal can be reached for far less than that amount. It is estimated to be worth a charge in the neighborhood of €70 million.

Simakan is a center-half with a right foot who can also play right back. Last season, he was a lock to start.

Liverpool has a track record of closing deals with their German counterparts recently.

In fact, during the previous six seasons, the Reds signed Dominik Szoboszlai, Konate, and Naby Keita from Leipzig. Last year, Fabio Carvalho took a different route, using a loan.

Konate has been an absolute triumph, Szoboszlai is a wait-and-see, and Keita was a disaster at Anfield.

Slot and Liverpool will undoubtedly hope that Simakan if acquired, is more Konate and less Keita.