Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Crystal Palace is bracing itself for a formal bid from Liverpool for Marc Guehi, as negotiations with Sporting CP continue over a potential deal for his successor, Ousmane Diomande.

With Guehi nearing the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park, the Eagles are prepared to cash in on their player following last month's historic FA Cup victory, rather than risk losing him on a free transfer in 2026.

Liverpool isn't the only club showing interest in the 24-year-old, but the Premier League champion is now emerging as the frontrunner to secure Guehi's services.

Meanwhile, Palace is ramping up its pursuit of Ivory Coast international Diomande.

While Palace isn't ready to fork out that sum, it's willing to break its club record to bring the talented center-back on board.

Read More.

Progress has already been made on personal terms; Diomande is receptive to the move, and Palace has a good relationship with the player's agency, ROOF, which also represents left wing-back Tyrick Mitchell.

It's understood that Palace boss Oliver Glasner has personally greenlit a move for Diomande, confident in his significant potential and crucially, his ability to adapt to multiple roles within the Austrian's three-man defensive line.

Newcastle, which has shown an interest in Guehi for some time, is also a fan of Diomande, and Ruben Amorim's former star has been linked with Manchester United in the past year

Offloading Guehi would certainly enhance the Eagles' financial clout, although Liverpool has indicated it would be willing to wait a year to secure its target on a free transfer, if necessary.

The England defender has also attracted attention from Arsenal and his former club Chelsea, but Liverpool appears ready to step up its efforts to secure Guehi's signature as Jarrell Quansah nears a move to German side Bayer Leverkusen.

Slot is eager to strengthen his defensive line-up, and Liverpool had previously considered Bournemouth's rising star Dean Huijsen before the Spaniard chose to join Real Madrid

Interest in Ajax's Jorrel Hato is still active, especially with Andy Robertson attracting serious attention from Atletico Madrid.

Hato, who is also on Chelsea and Arsenal's radar, can play either as a center-back or left-back.

Ibrahima Konate is also on the brink of entering the final 12 months of his contract next month
For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.