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Liverpool target Marc Guehi in action for Crystal Palace(Image: Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Liverpool could be set to go head-to-head with Newcastle United for another key target this summer, if the latest reports are to be believed.

The Reds have already beaten the Magpies to one signing in Hugo Ekitike.

Now, the Reds are also eager to bring Newcastle’s star striker Alexander Isak to Anfield, having seen a £110m bid turned down by the North East club last week.



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Isak himself has caused controversy on Tyneside as he pushes for a summer exit.

He is now back in England and looks set for crunch talks with Eddie Howe to resolve the situation.

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While striker additions are clearly a priority for both Liverpool and Newcastle, so too is the need for a central defender.

The Times reported on Monday that the Magpies are set to revive their interest in Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, having failed in their pursuit of the England international 12 months ago.

Liverpool have also been linked with Guehi this summer, following the departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.

Should the Magpies reignite their interest, Liverpool may be forced to act, potentially scuppering another of Newcastle’s transfer plans this summer.

Liverpool will no doubt hope that doesn’t turn out to be the case, as they continue to monitor Isak’s situation.

Fortunately, Newcastle have also been linked with AC Milan’s Malick Thiaw, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming they are preparing to make an approach for the Germany international.

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