Liverpool and Newcastle United defensive target Marc Guehi will make a decision regarding his future in 2025.
Marc Guehi’s future was one of the biggest talking points throughout the summer. The Crystal Palace defender was linked with a move away from the club, with Newcastle United and Liverpool pushing for his services. But he ended up staying with the Eagles. According to a report from Caught Offside, the English international will make a decision regarding his figure next year.
Things might not have worked out for Guehi at Chelsea. But the move to Crystal Palace helped him secure regular first-team action. He has gone on to establish himself as one of their mainstays, and his consistent performances have helped him break into the England national team.
The 24-year-old centre-back had an exceptional 2023/24 season, and he carried his form into UEFA Euro 2024. His performances put him on the radar of clubs like Liverpool and Newcastle United. While the Englishman ended up staying with the Eagles, both clubs retain interest in his services and could return for his signature next summer.
Liverpool and Newcastle United retain interest in Guehi
The Magpies went all out to secure his services. Eddie Howe’s team were keen on defensive reinforcement and they submitted multiple offers to strike a deal with Crystal Palace. But, the Eagles held firm on their £70 million asking price, which Newcastle United were not willing to meet.
The Tyneside club’s interest in Guehi has not gone away, and they will return for his signature next summer. Liverpool were also linked with him during the summer, and they surely need signing a world-class defender as their mainstay Virgil van Dijk’s long-term future is uncertain.
The Dutchman’s contract runs out next summer and more importantly, and he is in the final phase of his career. He could still pen down a new deal with the Merseyside club, but he is already 33 and won’t be around forever. As a result, Liveprool need a new centre-back, and Guehi could be an ideal long-term replacement for the Dutch international.
The 24-year-old Crystal Palace defender is not going to force his way out. But he remains open to considering his options in 2025. While he will still cost a fortune next summer, the transfer process which be much easier as he will only have a year left on his deal.
