England star Marc Guehi eyes Liverpool transfer… but Crystal Palace could want wonderkid as part of deal
MARC GUEHI is willing to wait on a move to Liverpool as Crystal Palace brace for offers.
Centre-back Guehi was cool on leaving in the summer when Newcastle took an interest — and will have the major say on when he leaves the Eagles nest and where he goes.
The England international is holding on for a Champions League club — whether that comes next month or in the summer.
Sources close to Guehi, 24, have revealed Liverpool is his first-choice destination and the Reds are also interested in a deal at the right price.
Palace will look for a big fee now, although that is sure to drop in the summer as his contract ticks down.
The Eagles could try to get a player out of the deal.
They have been checking on winger Ben Doak during his loan spell at Middlesbrough.
The flying Scot, 19, wants to go back and play at the Kop — but may seek a new Premier League home if that is not available.
Boro would try for him if they go up but Palace are already waiting in the wings and poised to move for the exciting young Anfield talent.
Palace will push hard for Doak if they fail to land French target Rayan Cherki, 21, from Lyon — their ideal arrival next month.
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But Paris Saint-Germain want Cherki and hope to land him in a dream double, with a return for Kylian Mbappe their other main move.
Palace rejected THREE summer bids from Newcastle for Guehi’s services.
After the closeure of the transfer window, manager Oliver Glaser said: I was never in doubt [that Guehi would stay].
“Congratulations to our owners because they didn’t give in.
“Thank you to Marc, he was always open with me.
“All the rumours didn’t influence his performances.
“He always told me that he’s not pushing to leave Crystal Palace and that is always the most important thing for me.”
Palace will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, welcoming bottom-of-the-table Southampton to Selhurst Park.