Liverpool are said to be keen on Ousmane Diomande as a backup option to Marc Guehi following their unsuccessful pursuit of the Crystal Palace skipper

Italian club Inter Milan have entered the race to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi but Liverpool remain favourites for the signature of the 25-year-old England international.

Crystal Palace are preparing for Marc Guehi's exit, either during the January transfer window or next summer, with Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid among clubs who maintain an interest in the 25-year-old England defender.

Tottenham lead race to sign Marc Guehi, although Liverpool remain interested in the Palace centre-back. Manchester City and Manchester United are also monitoring the situation.

Manchester City will battle Liverpool plus European heavyweights Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, 25, in the January transfer window.