Newcastle United are reportedly a step closer to signing 24-year-old Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who will cost around £70 million this summer.
According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, Marc Guehi remains the subject of interest from Newcastle United. Crystal Palace will look to recoup £70 million from the English defender’s sale in the summer transfer window. The Magpies are a step closer to landing the UEFA Euro 2024 finalist as they are only £5 million away from matching the South London club’s valuation.
Marc Guehi and his rise at Crystal Palace
Marc Guehi has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League since joining Crystal Palace from Chelsea in July 2021. The Englishman has gone from strength to strength in the last three years while establishing a foothold in his national team.
The 24-year-old was a mainstay at the back as England reached the UEFA Euro 2024 final, where they lost to Spain. Guehi has turned out 112 times thus far for Crystal Palace while chipping in with five goals and two assists.
Meanwhile, Marc Guehi’s exploits for his club and country have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile Premier League clubs. The England international defender’s next destination might be Newcastle United. Personal terms are not an issue, while the Magpies push to secure his signature in the final week of the summer transfer window.
Will Newcastle United sign Guehi?
Newcastle United’s interest in Marc Guehi is understandable. The Magpies have already signed a centre-back this summer by bringing Lloyd Kelly to St. James’ Park in a Bosman move after his contract with Bournemouth expired. However, with Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles on the sidelines for the remainder of 2024, Newcastle United can do with a new central defender.
However, the Magpies have failed with multiple bids to sign Guehi, with Crystal Palace demanding around £70 million to part ways with the UEFA Euro 2024 finalist. The latest report has revealed that Newcastle United might be close to landing the Englishman as they are only £5 million away from matching Crystal Palace’s valuation.
The Magpies have several alternatives on their radar, including Axel Disasi. It will be interesting to see if the Tyneside outfit will raise the offer by £5 million to reach £70 million and satisfy Crystal Palace’s demands for the 24-year-old English centre-back.
