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Newcastle United and Liverpool are set to compete for Crystal Palace central defender Marc Guéhi, who is in the final year of his contract. Newcastle has revived its interest but is unwilling to meet Palace's £50 million asking price, capping its offer at around £40 million. Liverpool also finds the fee steep but may benefit if Palace lowers their demands before the transfer window closes. Guéhi’s potential move has attracted attention amid concerns over Liverpool's current centre-back depth, especially following the absence of Virgil van Dijk, which exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Liverpool's lack of long-term options at centre-back, with Joe Gomez often injured and Ibrahima Konaté's inconsistency, increases their motivation to sign Guéhi as part of a defensive reinforcement strategy.

Liverpool is prepared to accelerate a move for Guéhi, who is considered equally important as Alexander Isak, another target, for strengthening the squad. Former scout Mick Brown highlighted Liverpool’s view of Guéhi as a critical signing, emphasizing the need for reliability at the back to compete for trophies. Meanwhile, Newcastle is also active in the market, pursuing other players like Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko, intending to bolster their squad.

This battle between Liverpool and Newcastle for Guéhi highlights the ongoing Premier League transfer rivalries, where both clubs are targeting top talent to improve their squads ahead of the new season.




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