Newcastle United are preparing to reignite their pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi in the January transfer window, but the highly-rated defender favors a move to Liverpool.
The Magpies have been long-time admirers of the 23-year-old, who has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most promising defenders. After previously failing to land Guehi, Newcastle are now ready to make another record-breaking attempt as they look to bolster their backline for the second half of the season. However, they may face stiff competition from Liverpool, who are also tracking the England international.
While Newcastle’s financial backing makes them formidable in the transfer market, sources suggest that Guehi would prefer to join Liverpool, drawn by the prospect of competing regularly for silverware. The Reds are in the market for defensive reinforcements, and Guehi’s ball-playing ability fits perfectly with Slot’s system.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are bracing for another difficult transfer window. After successfully holding onto Guehi and playmaker Eberechi Eze during a challenging summer, they are aware that January could bring renewed pressure. Bayern Munich lured away Michael Olise, while Joachim Andersen’s surprise switch to Fulham only added to Palace’s struggles.
The Eagles have endured a slow start to the new season and are desperate to avoid further disruption.
Palace’s resolve will soon be tested once again, and Guehi may find himself at the center of a tug-of-war between two of the Premier League’s top clubs.
