An offer is yet to be made for the England international while an agreement would also need to be reached on the player side.

Palace captain Guehi has a year left on his contract, but chairman Steve Parish said earlier this week he could be sold this summer to avoid him moving on a free transfer in 12 months' time. Sources have told BBC Sport that Liverpool have held initial talks with a view to signing the 25-year-old before the summer transfer window shuts.

Liverpool are said to be “close to an agreement” for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi - and the price is astonishing. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admitted recently that the Eagles could be forced to sell their star centre-back due to his contract situation.