Newcastle United may have beaten Liverpool at Wembley Stadium last weekend, but Arne Slot’s side is looking to land two major transfers this summer.
The Magpies are likely to be busy in the upcoming transfer window, with money available for Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell to invest in the squad. Following their Carabao Cup final triumph, which marked the end of 56 years without a major trophy, the club’s next ambition is to qualify for the Champions League.
That might free up even more dollars for the transfer budget, with eight games guaranteed in Europe’s top table if Newcastle finishes in the top five of the Premier League. The club’s management is compiling a shortlist of crucial positions to strengthen over the summer, with a focus on quality over volume.
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However, two players who have been on United’s radar for some time could be on their way to Liverpool, according to rumors this week. Newcastle spent much of the 2024 summer window attempting to negotiate a move with Crystal Palace for England defender Marc Guehi, but the two parties were unable to agree on a fair price.
The 24-year-old remained at Selhurst Park this season, but with his contract set to expire in 2026, the Eagles are expected to cash in on the star this summer rather than lose him for free in a year. Newcastle are likely to be among the clubs vying for his signature, but reports say Liverpool are ahead of the pack, with Guehi open to a transfer to Anfield.
Arne Slot’s side is looking for a new partner for Virgil van Dijk in the heart of the Reds’ defence, and Guehi seems the perfect contender. Newcastle is also seeking for a long-term partner for Sven Botman, but Liverpool appears to have the upper hand as the Premier League race heats up.
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