Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, according to DaveOCKOP.
The Eagles are preparing for the potential departure of Marco Guehi, who is closing in on Newcastle United.
Palace rejected several offers from Newcastle for Guehi, but the two clubs continue to hold talks to find common ground.
Newcastle want a statement signed before the transfer window closes and are throwing in the towel in their pursuit of Guehi.
Palace are preparing to accept a record fee for the England international and have earmarked Gomez as his replacement.
The 27-year-old joined Liverpool from Charlton Athletic in 2015 and has established himself as a key player for the Reds over the years.
Gomez made 224 appearances for Liverpool and won eight titles, including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.
The 15-capped England international has been a key player under Jurgen Klopp. Last season he made 51 appearances in all competitions and provided three assists.
However, Gomez does not appear to be in Arne Slott’s long-term plans and could leave the club before the transfer window closes.
The Englishman did not feature in either of Liverpool’s opening two games of the season against Ipswich Town and Brentford.
Gomez has three years left on his contract with Liverpool and could demand a significant amount.
Several clubs were interested in the European Championship finalist, but Palace are leading the battle for his signature.
The Eagles are awaiting the completion of the sale of Guehi to Newcastle before making a formal bid to sign Gomez.
Palace are also looking for a new striker and are in talks to sign Arsenal’s out-of-favour striker Eddie Nketiah.
Nketiah is no longer in Mikel Arteta’s plans at the Emirates Stadium after falling down the pecking order and could leave the club in the next few days.