Liverpool NewsLiverpool set to hold talks to sign £40m “monster” in next 24 hrs, it’ll be Mane 2.0 – Report…

Liverpool is poised to engage in discussions to acquire a £40m “monster” within the next 24 hours, potentially marking the arrival of Mane 2.0 – a perspective.

 

 

 

A Mane-like scenario: Liverpool is expected to finalize the acquisition of a £40m “monster” shortly.

 

 

 

Following their triumph in the Premier League, Liverpool could have chosen to rest on their achievements. Instead, they have taken a completely different approach.

 

 

 

After celebrating joyfully in Ibiza and Dubai, the Reds have come alive in the transfer market, already securing an impressive array of signings.

 

 

 

Although the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold was a tough blow, it is likely that fans will quickly forget about the boyhood Red when Jeremie Frimpong makes his debut as a Liverpool player.

 

 

 

On the other flank, Milos Kerkez has joined from Bournemouth, with hopes of rekindling memories of a young Andy Robertson.

 

 

 

The most remarkable signing, however, was Florian Wirtz. What an incredible acquisition this has been.

 

 

 

He was signed for a Premier League record of £116m, arriving from Bayer Leverkusen and is considered one of the top 10s in the sport.

 

 

 

This move sends a strong message to the rest of the league, but the Anfield club is not finished yet.

 

 

 

Liverpool is nearing another new addition.

 

 

 

If Reds fans could choose one player to sign and then close the transfer window, it would undoubtedly be Alexander Isak.

 

 

 

Should Darwin Nunez depart for Napoli, as is widely anticipated, FSG and Richard Hughes still have funds available.

 

 

 

However, despite their interest in the Newcastle forward, it seems unlikely that any club in European football will be able to meet the reported £200m price tag attached to him.

 

 

 

Liverpool still requires a striker, but their recent focus has shifted towards strengthening the center of defense, especially with Ibrahima Konate’s future in doubt due to interest from Real Madrid.

 

 

 

Consequently, Liverpool has been considering the addition of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, with reports suggesting that personal terms were close to being finalized just a few days ago.

 

 

 

This weekend, the Mirror reported that a transfer is now significantly closer to being finalized. They indicate that the Reds are ‘in prime position’ to finalize the deal and that ‘discussions among all parties will occur within the next 24 hours’.

 

 

 

Palace values the center-back at £70m, but with only a year remaining on his contract, they recognize that they will need to accept a lower offer, likely around £40m. Chelsea has a 20% sell-on clause, so the Eagles are understandably aiming to secure the highest possible fee.

 

 

 

How Guehi can emulate Liverpool’s successful transfer window strategies.

 

 

 

Acquiring players from the Premier League is a wise approach. Familiar with the league and the country, these players require minimal time to acclimate and often perform effectively right away.

 

 

 

This is a strategy that Manchester United frequently utilized under Sir Alex Ferguson, with two of the most prominent examples being Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney, who joined from Leeds United and Everton, respectively.

 

 

 

Mikel Arteta has also employed this tactic at Arsenal in recent years. Declan Rice was acquired for £105m from West Ham, while goalkeeper David Raya, the 2024/25 Golden Glove winner, was brought in from Brentford.

 

 

 

They adapted quickly, with very little adjustment time needed. Liverpool has also benefited from this approach.

 

 

 

Consider the previously mentioned Robertson, who was signed from Hull City, Gini Wijnaldum from Newcastle United, and Diogo Jota from Wolves, among others.

 

 

 

All three players have been notably consistent and are often regarded as unsung heroes.

 

 

 

Additionally, there was Sadio Mane, one of the most exceptional modern forwards we’ve witnessed at Anfield since the millennium began.

 

 

 

In 2016, Liverpool acquired Mane from Southampton for £34m, a transfer that made him the most expensive African player in history.

 

 

 

During the 2015/16 season, the Senegalese winger was particularly impressive, netting 15 goals across all competitions and providing seven assists. Among those goals was a memorable hat-trick against Manchester City.

 

 

 

After joining the Reds, Mane quickly made an impact, scoring 13 Premier League goals in 27 appearances during his first season. The rest is history.

 

 

 

The Senegal international was nothing short of sensational in Liverpool’s colors, moving to Bayern Munich in 2022 after netting 120 goals in 269 matches.

 

 

 

While Guehi, primarily a centre-back, may not arrive at Liverpool and start scoring prolifically like Mane, he is expected to quickly win over the fans.

 

 

 

His familiarity with the league and his experience in English football thus far position him well for immediate success.

 

 

 

A year ago, the defender was in excellent form at the European Championships, and after being labeled as “England’s best centre-back” by some, it was somewhat unexpected that his transfer hadn’t happened sooner.

 

 

 

Now, Liverpool is ready to secure one of the top talents outside of the league’s usual top six, just as they did with Mane.

 

 

 

He has certainly attracted attention, particularly for his ability to read the game. In the 2024/25 Premier League season, the 24-year-old ranked in the top 20% of players in similar positions for blocks per 90 minutes (1.62) and in the top 3% for passes blocked per 90 (0.94).

 

 

 

Guehi also achieved 4.30 ball recoveries per 90 minutes, placing him in the top 21% of centre-backs in England’s premier league.