Manchester United target Marc Guehi looks set to join Liverpool this summer.
The Crystal Palace defender starred for England in Euro 2024 and has continued his impressive rise this season.
The Red Devils’ switch to a system that incorporates three centre backs plus the likely departures of Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans means they will most likely be back in the market for a central defender in the summer.
United were linked to the 24 year old last summer and last month alongside Premier League sides Liverpool and Newcastle United.
The Geordies were the side that got closest to doing a deal for him in the summer but failed to get the move over the line.
The Daily Star report that it seems like United’s biggest rivals Liverpool are the team best-placed to get a deal done for the English defender.
“Liverpool are all set to beat Newcastle in the battle for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi,” the outlet said.
The league leaders are the “preferred destination” for the 24 year old defender according to the English newspaper.
It is also reported that Eddie Howe’s side are “aware of that” and that a deal for Guehi to head to Anfield is set to be struck at £80 million.
Nonetheless, despite being favourites the deal is not completely done and dusted and his former side Chelsea could also still be in the mix.
What’s more, United may not be completely out of the running as the outlet reports that “there could be late interest from Premier League giants, Man United, Man City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.”
Nonetheless, it is stated once more that Arne Slot’s side are in “pole position” to clinch a deal for the Crystal Palace defender.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
