Liverpool transfer news: Premier League rival 'rekindle' interest in Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi

Liverpool will reportedly not have a clear route to signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

The Premier League champions have spent excessively since the start of the summer transfer window, paying well in excess of £250m on four potential star players.

However, with money having been recoup through player sales and more funds likely to be generated in due course, there is room for more additions.

A centre-back is high on the list of priorities of Arne Slot with Guehi a long-standing target for the Merseyside giants.

Nevertheless, as per The Times, Liverpool still face notable competition for the services of the England international.

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Which Premier League clubs want Guehi?

The report suggests that Newcastle United are preparing to make another formal approach for Guehi over the coming days and weeks.

Last summer, the Magpies were happy to pay in excess of £65m to secure a deal for the Euro 2024 star as they bid to strengthen their backline.

At the time, Palace rejected all offers, insisting on a higher fee and retaining hope that Guehi would extend his contract past 2026.

Even through winning last season's FA Cup, Palace have failed to tempt the 25-year-old into a longer stay at Selhurst Park.

As it stands, though, the London club are insistent that they want to recoup £50m for Guehi, despite his contractual situation.

Liverpool and Newcastle - at the present time - are yet to indicate a willingness to go over £40m when the player could become a free agent next summer.

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Why Palace could bide their time

Depending on the outcome of their appeal over the demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League, Palace may need to win a two-legged tie to achieve League Phase football.

If Palace remain in the Conference League, they will play either Norwegian side Fredrikstad or Danish outfit FC Midtjylland in a playoff.

The second leg of that fixture does not take place until August 28 and Palace may wish for Guehi to participate in those games to boost their chances of an extended run in a continental competition.

That is even if it forces their hand at the negotiating table during the closing days of the market.