Newcastle transfer could spark chain reaction that boosts Liverpool’s pursuit of £75m winger

Newcastle United are reportedly close to completing a deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.

According to recent reports from i News, Newcastle United are in full swing with negotiations to sign England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.

Positive talks between the clubs suggest Guehi, who is reportedly keen to leave, could be on his way to St James’ Park soon.

Newcastle could start transfer chain

Guehi’s expected arrival at Newcastle could set off a major transfer chain. With the Magpies having to balance their books to accommodate Guehi’s move, they could be forced to sell a number of their key players to raise the necessary funds.

Anthony Gordon, who has been widely linked with Liverpool this summer, is a leading candidate for departure.

Previously, a deal was close to being completed for Gordon to move to Anfield for £75m and Joe Gomez to Newcastle for £45m. However, Newcastle’s decision to pull out of the deal following the blockbuster sales of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh has left Liverpool’s pursuit of Gordon in limbo.

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Despite the setback, recent reports suggest Liverpool are still very interested in Gordon and may revisit the move later in the transfer window.

If Newcastle sell Gordon to Anfield, they could gain the financial flexibility needed to facilitate Guehi’s move, but they would lose a brilliant player to a top-four rival.

The coming weeks will be decisive in whether Newcastle can complete Guehi’s expensive transfer and whether it will actually lead to Anthony Gordon moving to Anfield.