Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Did Liverpool LOSE OUT on Marc Guehi? Reds prepare for Burnley
Jan 16, 2026
Ian Doyle, an experienced Liverpool Echo journalist, and Paul Gorst, a Liverpool Echo reporter, dive into Liverpool's recent transfer miss with Marc Guehi, now heading to Manchester City. They discuss the implications of this loss, the club's cautious approach towards January signings, and potential alternatives for the centre-back position. The panel also debates whether Liverpool should prioritize a winger or a defender this transfer window, examines squad injuries, and previews the upcoming Burnley match with tactical insights and team selection predictions.
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Waiting Cost Liverpool A January Opportunity
- Liverpool opted to wait to sign Marc Guehi and planned to pursue him on a free in summer rather than bid in January.
- That strategy left space for Manchester City to act when injuries forced them into the market and agree terms quickly.
City Turned A Small Fee Into Big Value
- Paul Gorst argues the £20m fee City reportedly offered is small relative to modern valuations and represents good business for them.
- He believes Liverpool should have matched City because it was a long-term target brought forward into January.
Balance Planning With Market Reactivity
- Liverpool shouldn't rely solely on long-term planning and avoid being unable to react to sudden market changes or injuries.
- Balance planned recruitment with readiness to act in January when clear market opportunities arise.