Newcastle United are open to shifting their focus from Marc Guehi to his Crystal Palace teammate Joachim Andersen.
Newcastle United are keen on reinforcing their backline before the summer transfer deadline. Eddie Howe wants more quality at the back, and the Magpies are looking to raid Crystal Palace as they are interested in the services of Marc Guehi and Joachim Andersen.
The Tyneside outfit have been in talks with the Eagles for the services of the English international, who will cost around £60 million. But according to a report from GIVEMESPORT, Newcastle United are ready to shift their attention towards Andersen if they see a window to strike a deal with Crystal Palace. The Dane will cost around £35 million.
Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman are both currently out injured. The Magpies are set to start the season without two of their defensive stars. As a result, Howe feels they need to ensure they add another world-class defender to the mix.
Marc Guehi has been on their wishlist for some time now, and they have been working hard to strike a deal with the Eagles. Their second bid worth around £50 million was recently turned down by Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish and Co. They were around £15 million away from the asking price.
Newcastle United could now focus on Andersen
While Newcastle United are planning to table a third bid worth around £60 million, they are also interested in the services of his teammate, Joachim Andersen. The Magpies would love to sign the duo, but that is unlikely to happen. The Eagles are trying to keep hold of the pair, but there are high chances of one of them leaving.
The Danish international could be the one who ends up parting ways as Howe’s team are willing to shift their attention towards him if they feel a deal for him is more likely to happen. Their priority is Guehi, but that could take a back seat depending on how things progress with regards to a deal for the 28-year-old. In addition, the Dane is a cheaper target at £35 million.
With just two years left on his deal at Crystal Palace, Newcastle United do stand a chance of signing him. But, it won’t be easy as they will have to compete with Fulham, who have recently had a bid rejected by the Eagles. More importantly, they could look to hand him a new deal to convince him to stay at the club.
