Liverpool are set to go head-to-head with Newcastle over the signing of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
The England international was close to joining the Magpies in the summer but Palace had four bids rejected, with the highest in the region of £70m.
However, according to recent reports, the Eagles, while unwilling to lose Guehi, could be more inclined to negotiate a fee below £75m at the end of the season.
The 24-year-old has less than two years left on his contract, and if he is not extended before next summer, his value will decrease.
Liverpool are pushing for the transfer of Marc Guehi
And Liverpool, second TEAMtalkthey hope to be able to capitalize.
While Newcastle are expected to return for the former Chelsea defender in the January window, if a mid-season exit for their number six is ​​not sanctioned, Palace could be forced to negotiate with Liverpool in the summer
Arne Slot’s side are looking for a long-term replacement for captain Virgil Van Dijk, who will be a free agent at the end of the campaign, and with the club showing little sign of offering the lamb a new deal, the end of the season the season could see the Reds go through major defensive changes.
For Guehi, a move to Anfield would likely be a welcome step into the competition. Even if Palace remain competitive in the Premier League, Liverpool and regular Champions League football would present a completely different challenge.
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