Meanwhile, Liverpool are also trying to sign 18-year-old Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni. The Italy Under-19 international is not seen as a potential rival for Guehi but more as one for the future. He began his career at Padova and had a short spell at Sampdoria before joining Parma last summer.

Liverpool have opened talks with Palace for their club captain and hope to strike terms for a fee in the region of £35m. Talks between the two clubs are being held first before Liverpool approach Guehi out of respect between the two boards. The Reds' move could flush out other suitors, which include Newcastle United.

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