Liverpool emerge as frontrunners to sign Chelsea & Newcastle United transfer target | OneFootball

A lot of Premier League clubs, including Premier League leaders Liverpool are looking to strengthen their defense in the summer transfer window.

More so than other clubs, Liverpool are active in the market for a new centre-back since there is an uncertainty surrounding the future of club captain Virgil Van Dijk who is set to become a free agent after the season.

Arne Slot could be forced to change a lot of players ahead of next season since their contract is set to run out in the summer.

One of the players Liverpool are targeting is Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who is also being chased by all the other top Premier League sides.

According to Mirror Football, Liverpool are favourites to beat Chelsea and Newcastle United to the signing of England international Guehi.

As per the report, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been keeping a close eye on the defender and his progress at Selhurst Park this season.

With Guehi’s contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Palace may look to offload the defender this summer in order to avoid the risk of losing him for free next year.

Marc Guehi to leave Crystal Palace for Newcastle United?

Marc Guehi is wanted by Liverpool and Newcastle United. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Newcastle United, who tried actively to sign Guehi in the summer transfer window last year, are aware of Liverpool’s interest and they know that the Reds can seal the deal for the former Chelsea man.

Chelsea, as well as Tottenham, have tried to sign the defender in recent transfer windows but they have failed in their attempts to sign him.

Guehi could be the ideal replacement of Van Dijk at Anfield who might leave the club in the summer.

The English centre-back is known for his reading of the game and his ability to lead the defense, much like Liverpool captain Van Dijk.

Guehi is a regular member of the England starting line up and under former manager Gareth Southgate, he elevated his game to the next level, catching the attention of the biggest clubs in the Premier League.