Sami Mokbel
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Even if Palace and Liverpool can agree a fee for Guehi, there remains the question as to whether he plays regularly under Arne Slot.

Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate formed a formidable central defensive duo last season as Slot's side lifted the Premier League title.

But with Konate's future unclear given he is also entering the final 12 months of his contract, the interest in Guehi adds a further layer of intrigue.

Would Guehi be interested in a move to Anfield? That's a no-brainer. Liverpool are one of the most exciting projects in European football. Their summer recruitment, including the £116m acquisition of Florian Wirtz, accentuates their allure.

But the reality isn't a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer. For Guehi, the environment he steps into has to be agreeable.

You'd imagine Guehi would like some level of indication of his role in Slot's plans before he gives serious consideration to a move north.

He is a regular for Palace and is their captain. With European football - pending Uefa's multi-club ownership investigation - to look forward to with Palace and the prospect of joining Liverpool or another leading European club on a free transfer next season, seeing out his contract has its attractions.

But so does joining Liverpool - provided he plays.

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Marc Guehi came through the youth ranks at Chelsea and made two League Cup appearances for the Blues. He spent one and a half seasons in the Championship on loan at Swansea after joining in January 2020. They reached the play-offs both seasons.

In July 2021 he joined Crystal Palace on a five-year deal and has gone on to make 155 appearances for the South London club. Last summer he was named captain and etched his name into the club's history books after they won the FA Cup.

The 24-year-old has played for England from the under-16s through to the senior team and earned his first cap in 2022 - a 2-1 win over Switzerland in a friendly.

Guehi has represented the senior team 23 times and was part of the team that reached the final of Euro 2024.

Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Palace's valuation of a player who can leave for nothing next summer will be pivotal.

If Liverpool don't view Guehi's price as reasonable, don't be surprised to see them park their interest for 12 months and look to strike a free-transfer agreement.

But what represents a reasonable price? For a clue, we should look back to last year when Palace rejected multiple offers from Newcastle - the last of which was worth £65m.

Common sense dictates the fee this summer will be lower give the looming contract expiry. But how much lower?

There is no official word on what Palace would be prepared to accept for their skipper.

They've got to balance it all against the prospect of having Guehi in the heart of their defence next season, and helping them remain competitive in the Premier League.

There have been indications, though, that the south London club may be willing accept a deal worth between £40m and £45m.

The issue, however, would be whether Liverpool see it that way.

Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Marc Guehi officially enters the final 12 months of his Crystal Palace contract on Tuesday and interest is building.

It's not often a player of his standing, an England international, enters such a zone of ambiguity.

As you'd imagine, there are a number of teams keen on taking advantage of the situation.

But there is one club who appear to be emerging as strong contenders for the centre-back.

BBC Sport reported this month that Liverpool were among the teams interested in signing the 24-year-old.

However, there are various factors that will prove crucial in whether Liverpool take steps to formalise their interest.

We'll have what could make or break a deal next...

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Speaking of Crystal Palace and the uncertainty around their Europa League spot, it seems a good time to turn our attention to their captain Marc Guehi. What might the future have in store for him?

Also, Phil is still standing by to answer your questions on the transfer window. You know what to do:

• WhatsApp on 03301231826
• Or text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

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Sean: Hi Phil. What effect do you think the (delayed again) decision on Crystal Palace's participation in the Europa League is having? Aside from a single goalkeeper, it seems like they are offloading their key players to bigger clubs but not bringing anyone else in. Is the indecision causing uncertainty for potential signings who might have been approached?

It’s not ideal at all, Sean, is it? They would want to be able to offer potential recruits the guarantee of European football next season as part of the Palace attraction, and as yet they cannot do that. Very unsatisfactory all round and needs clarity as soon as possible.

Adam - even hotter in London: Reply to JD - Top 8 last season and top 6 the year before that isn't bad considering how many players we've shipped! We all believe in Tony Bloom!

Ian, Midlands: To JD at 12:18: part of the reason these players agree to come to Brighton in the first place is the understanding that they’ll be allowed to move on with no qualms if a huge club comes in with a big offer. It’s worked very well for Brighton because the owners, players and fans all understand that, and they’re still competitive every year without putting the club in financial jeopardy.

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From Kevin from Mansfield (although currently in Egypt): Hi Phil, It seems that Nottingham Forest are very quiet on the transfer hunt, despite the consensus being that the club running out of steam was due to lack of squad depth. Do you think the uncertainty about this Palace European situation is playing any part in the slow start to the window?

Hi, Kevin. I think it is just a bit of a quiet time of the year, but they have been trying to make moves for the Juventus pair Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula – although they seem to want to explore other alternatives - and are negotiating a deal for Botofogo’s striker Igor Jesus, so they are working away.

I do not think you can ever doubt Forest’s ambition under Evangelos Marinakis, so I am sure we will see plenty of activity?

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Alex: I've seen people speculate that Sesko and Gyokeres both want Arsenal due to their Instragram followings (Sesko followed Arsenal and Gyokeres following a London security agency used by Raya among other Arsenal players). How reliable is this as an indicator of where a player will end up?

I always think it’s best to wait for actual concrete information. We’ve had another favourite recently where we have seen speculation about whether players are on the move or not depending on whether they are in out of new kit launches.

Put it this way, I’d be a bit surprised if they both joined Arsenal.

Charlie: A new manager aside, it's all been a bit quiet at Tottenham so far this transfer window. Do we REALLY need to save everything for the last 12 hours?

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Jonty, London: Phil, what is your view on Spurs' activity this summer? We heard another round of promises from Levy, yet all we sign are 17-20 year olds. Once again it seems dawdling is costing us top targets or are they a smokescreen as they were never really targeting them? Any momentum from winning the Europa League is being completely pulled from under Spurs by incompetence at the top. Thomas Frank could be on a hiding to nothing here.

Early days yet, Jonty - and that is very definitely a glass half-empty viewpoint. They made the move form Mathys Tel permanent, and the very well-connected and reliable Matt Law from the Daily Telegraph is reporting strong interest in West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.

Frank will surely have had some assurances about recruitment before making the move, so I fully expect Spurs to be active in a significant way in the transfer market.

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BBC Sport chief football writer

James: Hi Phil, what do you think of Manchester United's transfer strategy? Cunha, trying to sign Mbuemo and heavy links to Gyokeres. Seems like it's just trying to buy players who had a good season last year as opposed to scouting and confirmed long-term ability and/or potential.

Hello, James. It seems to be a move towards signing players who have proved they can cut it in the Premier League, and I think that is a sound start on what has to be a massive rebuild.

I’m not sure this United team can be rebuilt quickly, considering how mediocre it is, but those two players – and we are still waiting on the Mbuemo deal to progress – will certainly give them more quality and threat right away.

I feel they need an upgrade on Andre Onana in goal and a quality central striker, but how much of that can be done this summer remains to be seen.

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Right, back to Phil McNulty's Q&A.

We have some questions coming up on:

• Arsenal's striker search
• Tottenham's slow start to the transfer window
• Manchester United's summer strategy

Here's today's main transfer-related headlines...

• Chelsea have agreed a deal worth £60m to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton
• Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens is set to have a medical before moving to Chelsea
• Calvert-Lewin to leave Everton as free agent

A reminder, we're also running a Q&A with BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty, who will attempt to answer your transfer-related questions.

You can ask Phil a question on X using #bbcfootball, on WhatsApp (03301231826) or by texting 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply).

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BBC Sport reporter

JD is referring to the news that Chelsea have agreed to pay a £60m fee to Brighton to sign their 23-year-old Brazil forward Joao Pedro.

This seems like a good moment to recap today's main headlines and talking points...

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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Dan: What do you think of plans to interview subs pitch-side and allow cameras in the dressing room, Phil?

Hi, Dan. I think it’s a really interesting development and I’m intrigued to see how it works in practice. Details are still a little sketchy but we know subs will be allowed to cool down first.

Details have yet to be released on how often this will happen in matches, or how many matches it will apply to.

Dressing room access will be restricted and never allowed during team talks, quite understandably. It’s a common practice in the United States so will be quite a departure.

Nolberto, London: With only the 'big 6' able to offer wages of 200k per week or more due to the regulations, wouldn't it be more sensible for teams with pedigree like Villa, Forest, Newcastle, Everton etc to wait until the 'big boys' have finished shopping? Trying to compete with the likes of Chelsea is surely a fool’s errand, isn't it?

Wouldn’t that be a bit defeatist, Nolberto, especially if you’re Aston Villa and Newcastle United, who have challenged the established order in recent seasons?

Everton tried to sign Liam Delap, even though they knew they were in competition with the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle United and Chelsea, where he eventually went.

They hoped to put together a pitch that might make him believe Everton was the best place for him and should be applauded for doing so.

All of the clubs will believe they have some unique selling points, and it is quite right that they don’t just stand aside and let the so-called “big” clubs have a free run.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained - occasionally they may get a "yes".

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

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Tom in London, a Swansea fan whose sentiment has long been eroded: Q for Phil McNulty - as Paul Mullins moves on from Wrexham despite club legend status, is there any room for sentimentality in football? Has there ever been?

Not when it really matters, Tom. Ultimately football is a very ruthless business, not a natural home for sentimentality. That’s more for the fans.

Still doesn’t mean you can’t recall those wonderful memories Mullin has left behind at Wrexham, but if you’re looking for sentimentality, I wouldn’t come to professional football.