Newcastle United have reportedly agreed to personal terms with Marc Guehi, which could be the final step before signing the player.
According to Football Insider, Newcastle United has an agreement on personal terms with Marc Guehi, and the club is close to signing the defender in the coming days. The Magpies are also close to finding consensus with Crystal Palace, with the move set to cost them well in excess of £60 million.
Marc Guehi agrees on terms with Newcastle United
A team like Newcastle United, which has lofty ambitions ahead of the new season, needed a statement signing that would bring solidity and lay down a foundation. They have done something special in the transfer window as they close in on a move for Marc Guehi.
The Crystal Palace star is expected to cost north of £60 million in this window, which could mean he’s probably the club’s record signing. Either way, the investment is necessary for Eddie Howe, who wants to build a squad capable of breaking into the top four once again.
The relative ease at which the Magpies are moving towards bringing the 24-year-old Euro 2024 Finalist has surprised a few. Newcastle being the frontrunner for Guehi might make them feel a bit fortunate, as clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United have admired the player. However, Howe’s side are firmly ahead of the competition.
Guehi was open to joining Newcastle and has now agreed to personal terms ahead of his move to St James Park. It’s a big step for the Magpies and the player ahead of the two clubs finalising the details of the deal, as this will be seen as a big statement of intent from the club in their quest to challenge the established top order.
Injuries forced Newcastle into action
Newcastle may not have entered the window looking for a top-draw centre-back had it not been for key inquiries. They have already signed Lloyd Kelly, but that was very much expected before the serious injuries sustained by central defenders Sven Botman and Jamal Lascelles, with the pair set to miss the remainder of 2024.
The projected arrival of Guehi does give the Magpies a solid platform at the back, and he might form a long-term partnership with Botman in the coming years. The pair represents one of the best central defensive pairings in the league, although it will take plenty of time for that partnership to get going.
