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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Crystal Palace FC at St James' Park on April 16, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

The Reds are in talks with Crystal Palace to secure the centre-back in an initial £30m deal.

If Liverpool succeed in their pursuit of the long-time target, he will arrive for the same overall £35m fee that the Reds received when they sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer.

While they still aim to add a highly-rated young centre-back to their ranks, as they firm up interest in Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, Guehi's expiring contract status has presented a market opportunity that Liverpool - always the transfer opportunists - could not pass up.

Palace turned down four approaches from Newcastle United last summer for Guehi, with the final offer reaching £65m, whilst Tottenham Hotspur saw a £70m bid knocked back in January.

The future of Alexander Isak, another Liverpool target, is in stark contrast.

Currently training alone at Newcastle United after skipping their entire pre-season schedule, the Swedish striker has reportedly told the Magpies he has no intention of playing for them again as he holds out for a move to Liverpool.

The Chronicle reported last week that Newcastle have no plans to let Isak feature in the highly anticipated Monday Night Football clash.

As a result, Liverpool's move for Guehi - following the Community Shield face-off with Crystal Palace - might hint at future dealings between Liverpool and Newcastle and how the Isak situation could eventually be resolved.

Liverpool waited until after a transfer window meeting with Palace to make their move for Guehi, with rumours about his future during this period seeming far more friendly.

As Newcastle struggle to keep hold of Isak, Liverpool may have to bide their time until after their visit to St.
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