Marc Guehi is expected to base his upcoming transfer decision on the amount of playing time he'll receive at his new club, amid a four-way tussle for his signature.
The Crystal Palace skipper's future hangs in the balance with just a year left on his contract at Selhurst Park. Premier League champion Liverpool has earmarked FA Cup winner Guehi as a potential summer recruit.
The Reds view the former Chelsea player as a perfect fit for their defensive line-up, especially with Jarell Quansah set to join German side Bayer Leverkusen. However, the Reds might face stiff competition for Guehi's services.
North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal have previously shown interest in the England international, while Newcastle is a long-standing admirer, having had several bids turned down last summer.
In the midst of this scramble for his signature, it has now been disclosed what Guehi will consider when choosing his next club.
According to football.london, Guehi is likely to base his decision on the amount of playing time he'll get at his new club.
Currently, each of the interested clubs has established central defensive duos. Liverpool boasts Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, although the latter's future is also uncertain, with a year left on his contract.
Guehi captained Crystal Palace to FA Cup glory last season
Guehi captained Crystal Palace to FA Cup glory last season (Image: Getty Images)
Arsenal's defensive pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba, along with Tottenham's Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, may give Marc Guehi a better shot at game time if he opts for Newcastle, but there's been no word on whether the Magpies will re-enter negotiations.
Guehi himself dropped a hint about his interest in potential transfers when he said last year: "I think the most important thing is just always doing the best that I can for this football club. I come in every day and I try to be the same.
"I try to work hard. And you know, this football club has given me a lot.
"I'm still under contract at this football club, so my focus is always at this football club. So, you know, for me, the most important is just doing the best I can and seeing where the future holds."
Palace chairman Steve Parish also hinted at what it would take for the club to consider selling - a significant offer. Parish remarked: "Nobody has got to the valuation yet. If you want a superstar player you need to pay superstar money.
"It's not near the point where we have to make a decision. We love having him and would love to keep him.
"If someone else wants to have him, they need to make it really difficult for us. He's a generational talent."