Liverpool move for PRIORITY centre-back target at risk

Liverpool have been tipped to expand their centre-back options before the 2024/25 Premier League season commences.

Virgil van Dijk was secured to a new two-year contract just before the end of the season, guaranteeing some stability in the position in the campaigns ahead.

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Around the Dutchman, however, there is uncertainty.

First-choice defender Ibrahima Konate is out of contract in 2026 and Spanish sources are claiming that he’s got his heart set on a move to Real Madrid when his terms expire.

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Guehi out of contract in 2026

Accordingly Liverpool could opt to cash in on the 26-year-old this summer rather than losing him for free.

Right now the prospect of Konate renewing looks remote and the Reds could attempt to replace the 2022 World Cup finalist with Marc Guehi.

It’s been a few weeks now since stories first broke linking the Crystal Palace captain with a move to Anfield. Although Liverpool have been active in the market - both with incomings and outgoings - Guehi remains at Selhurst Park.

Guehi a priority target

Like Konate he is out of contract in 2026 and his club will be desperate to receive a decent fee for the 24-year-old. But right now there are no guarantees that he will be on Merseyside next season.

It’s been claimed that Newcastle have re-entered the race for the England international and are described as “hopeful” of adding the stopper to the ranks for the campaign ahead.

A report in GIVEMESPORT claims Eddie Howe and his Newcastle backers intend to test Palace’s resolve for Guehi in the knowledge that they do not want to lose him for free.

Newcastle refuse to give up on Guehi

“There is a desire to secure long-term target Guehi in the remainder of the summer transfer window,” the report reads. “Newcastle are refusing to give up on striking a deal for Guehi.”

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Tottenham had a £70m+ bid rejected back in January and Guehi would go for much less these days with less than 12 months on his current deal.

The Reds are not going to have it all their own way for Guehi should they decide to get involved with a bid.