Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing 24-year-old Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi this summer, with Joe Gomez and Trevoh Chalobah the alternatives.
Newcastle United have failed with multiple offers to sign 24-year-old England international Marc Guehi, and they are looking at potential alternatives. According to i News, Trevoh Chalobah and Joe Gomez have been identified as those options.
Newcastle United looked vulnerable defensively last season, and they will need to improve in that department. The 24-year-old Euro 2024 finalist would be a quality acquisition for them. But it seems that he could be quite expensive after multiple big bids. Chalobah and Gomez will be more reasonable options. Nevertheless, the Magpies remain confident of signing securing Guehi’s services.
Newcastle United will have to comply with the financial regulations, and they cannot afford to overspend. They will have to improve the other areas of their squad as well. They should look to move for Gomez or Chalobah in the remaining days of the window.
Chalobah and Gomez would be quality additions
Trevoh Chalobah is capable of operating as a central defender as well as a full-back. He will add defensive quality to the side, and his ability to slot into multiple roles will be an added bonus. Meanwhile, Joe Gomez has proven himself at Liverpool, and he has helped them move in several major trophies. He will add defensive quality, leadership skills, and winning experience to the side.
It remains to be seen whether Newcastle United follow up on their interest with an official proposal for the two players. They are likely to cost a lot less compared to the highly-expensive Crystal Palace star.
Newcastle United have an ambitious project, and they have the resources to build a formidable squad. The two players will certainly be attracted to the idea of joining them. Joining Newcastle would allow them to play regularly as well. They are at the peak of their powers and they will not want to sit on the bench at their respective clubs.
Meanwhile, the Crystal Palace defender will look to join a big club as well. He will want to play for a club capable of winning major trophies. He has been linked with top teams in recent months, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. With Newcastle United optimistic of landing him, a summer move might be on the cards.
