Liverpool are primed to go head-to-head with Newcastle over the signing of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi
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The England international nearly joined Newcastle over the summer, but Crystal Palace rejected four offers, the highest being around £70 million. However, recent reports suggest that while Palace prefers to keep Guehi, they may be open to negotiating a fee below £75 million by the end of the season.
With less than two years left on his contract, failing to secure an extension before next summer could lower his market value.
Liverpool is reportedly optimistic about a potential transfer, as Newcastle may look to pursue the former Chelsea defender in January. If Palace doesn’t allow a mid-season departure, they could find themselves negotiating with Liverpool in the summer.
Arne Slot’s team is searching for a long-term replacement for captain Virgil Van Dijk, who will be a free agent at the season’s end. With little indication of a new deal for Van Dijk, Liverpool could undergo significant defensive changes.
For Guehi, joining Anfield would likely be an appealing opportunity, as while Palace is competitive in the Premier League, Liverpool offers a different level of challenge with regular Champions League participation.
