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Liverpool is poised to beat Newcastle in the race for Crystal Palace's central defender, Marc Guehi.

The Reds and the Magpies will face off on Sunday in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, but they're also vying for the signature of England's 24-year-old Guehi.

It's reported that Anfield is the preferred destination for the Palace star.

Mirror Football has reported that Newcastle are aware of this, and a deal to bring Guehi to Anfield is expected to be finalized in the summer.

All four clubs have been keeping tabs on Guehi following his standout season at Palace and his progress with England on the international stage.

Liverpool, though, are favorites for cup success on Sunday and are also leading the race for Guehi, whose contract runs out in June 2026.

The 24-year-old could step into the shoes of Virgil van Dijk, who admitted earlier this week that he's uncertain about where he'll be playing next season.

Van Dijk, along with team-mates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah, is entering the final three months of his contract at Anfield.

The young defender, who shone at last year's European Championship, could have had a different path this season if a move to Newcastle United had materialized.

Newcastle's manager Eddie Howe revealed their unsuccessful bid to sign Guehi on the Up Front podcast.

"He wasn't the only target," Howe clarified
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