Liverpool\u2019s top centre-back target remains Marc Guehi but Tottenham could swoop in and beat them to his signature in a dramatic twist, with a report revealing why Thomas Frank is keen to bring him in.<\/p>\n
The Reds came very close to signing the Crystal Palace star after reaching an \u00a335million agreement with the Eagles, before the deal collapsed in the final hours of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n
Guehi, 25, was keen to complete the switch to Anfield but has performed admirably for Palace this season, and captained his side to victory over Liverpool last weekend.<\/p>\n
Liverpool still view Guehi as a top target amid the uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>but reports suggest that Tottenham could scupper their plan to sign him.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0CaughtOffside<\/a>,\u00a0Tottenham are \u2018leading contenders\u2019 to sign the England international with a January move to the London side a concrete possibility.<\/p>\n Palace are said to be \u2018open to offers\u2019 given that Guehi has entered the final six months of his contract at Selhurst Park and is unlikely to pen an extension.<\/p>\n Spurs are planning to strengthen their defensive options this winter, and Guehi is seen as an \u2018attractive, cost-effective option\u2019. Frank believes Guehi could add\u00a0\u2018leadership and stability to their backline\u2019, though along with Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also circling him.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Have Liverpool blundered by signing Jeremie Frimpong? Two damning stats expose new conundrum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tottenham, Liverpool primed for ferocious transfer battle<\/strong><\/p>\n TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones has consistently reported that Tottenham are keen to bring in a new centre-back in January, who can provide competition for Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.<\/p>\n We exclusively revealed on September 29 that Frank is keen on a reunion with Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins. However, the Bees are NOT willing to entertain offers for Collins<\/a>, so Spurs will be forced to look elsewhere.<\/p>\n It is therefore logical that Guehi will be\u00a0considered by Tottenham, but the competition from Liverpool will be tough to contend with.<\/p>\n Jones revealed in a separate update on September 29 that Guehi remains Liverpool\u2019s top target, despite links with other stars such as Bayern Munich\u2019s Dayot Upamecano.<\/p>\n There is a risk, however, that Guehi\u2019s head could be turned by other clubs before the January window \u2013 or indeed next summer \u2013 when he is set to become a free agent.<\/p>\n \u201cGuehi\u00a0is the preferred option for Liverpool, there is no doubt about that,\u201d Jones told TEAMtalk<\/a>. \u201cTheir stance on him has not changed since the failed move in the last transfer window and there is a very strong belief that he would fit well with their playing system and future vision.<\/p>\n \u201cObviously they cannot control Guehi\u2019s thoughts from this moment and there is always a chance another club could turn his head, but they very much hope to sign him next year.<\/p>\n \u201cThrough the blueprints they have for how this team evolves and the data they have on Guehi and how their defenders need to play, he completely fits. It\u2019s not even just his defensive ability that excites them, it is also his decision making on the ball and his ability to play out of defence. He really is a good all-around fit.<\/p>\n \u201cI still believe they want Guehi and would take him over any other option.\u201d<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udd25 Sensational double signing a MUST for Tottenham after Bodo draw shows heart but two big issues<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Latest Tottenham news: Archie Gray request \/ New striker wanted<\/strong><\/p>\n