Liverpool are in advanced talks with Crystal Palace to sign Marc Guehi with a transfer described as at the 'final stages'.
Arne Slot's side are nearing an agreement to sign the England defender in a deal that could be worth up to £40m including add-ons.
Guehi has less than a year to run on his contract at Selhurst Park. Palace have reluctantly accepted the club captain will move on before September's deadline.
The Eagles turned down approaches from Newcastle and Tottenham in recent transfer windows but are unwilling to lose Guehi on a free transfer in 2026.
The 24-year-old has agreed personal terms with Liverpool and has declared his desire to move to Anfield, despite interest from Premier League rivals. He is expected to complete a move to Merseyside, despite a rumoured late approach from Inter Milan.
Guehi is viewed as a replacement for Jarell Quansah, who joined Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the transfer window.
His arrival, which could be completed before the end of the week according to Liverpool journalist DaveOCKOP, will provide cover amid uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate's future. The Frenchman's deal at Liverpool expires next summer with Real Madrid monitoring his situation.
Guehi could become the second centre-back to sign for Liverpool last month. The Reds secured Giovanni Leoni from Parma last week, with the 19-year-old defender making a £26 million switch.
Crystal Palace are keen to secure a replacement before sanctioning Guehi's exit. The Eagles have been linked with Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande and Rennes' 20-year-old defender Jeremy Jacquet.