Newcastle United are reportedly keen on 24-year-old Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on HITC, Newcastle United have now leapfrogged Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to sign Marc Guehi. The 24-year-old defender is valued at £70 million, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Magpies.
The Magpies will need to tighten up at the back and they should look to sign a central defender this summer. Marc Guehi is valued at £70 million, and it will be quite surprising if Newcastle decide to spend that kind of money on him. They will probably hope to sign him for a more reasonable amount of money.
Guehi would be a quality addition
Newcastle United have already signed Lloyd Kelly this summer, but they are looking to improve their defensive unit further. The Magpies will look to secure UEFA Champions League qualification next season, and they need to sign top-quality players in order to finish in the top four.
Meanwhile, Liverpool need to sign a quality central defender as well and have set their sights on Guehi. Joel Matip has left the club upon the expiry of his contract, and he will need to be replaced adequately. Guehi has proven himself to be a reliable performer in the Premier League and he should prove to be a superb addition.
The 24-year-old, who reached the UEFA Euro 2024 final with England, is entering the peak years of his career, and he could be a key player for Liverpool in the years to come. He could form a quality partnership with Ibrahima Konate in the long term.
Liverpool will be hoping to compete for major trophies next season, and they need the right additions in order to match up to the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City. Meanwhile, Manchester United are keen on the player as well. The Red Devils have signed Leny Yoro earlier this summer, and they should look to invest in another quality central defender.
Raphael Varane left the club earlier this summer and he will need to be replaced. The English defender would be excited to join all three clubs, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. However, as thing stand, Newcastle United are the front-runners to land the £70 million-rated defender.
