Crystal Palace announce Marc Guehi update as Newcastle United transfer talk intensifies

Marc Guehi has been snapped taking part in Crystal Palace training amid intense Newcastle United interest.

The centre-back returned earlier this week following England’s heartbreak in the Euro 2024 final. Guehi - who started six out of the seven games in Germany - was given an extended break following the tournament.

He did not travel to the United States with his Palace teammates as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League campaign. However, Guehi could feature against Nantes on Sunday - a week before the Eagles’ top-flight opener.

His return - alongside fellow England international Eberechi Eze - comes amid mounting speculation. Newcastle are understood to have seen a first bid for the 24-year-old rejected.

Various sources claim the Magpies are readying a second bid, with The Telegraph suggesting Toon chiefs are confident a deal can be struck before the weekend. Palace boss Oliver Glasner remained “confident” - but not wholly convinced - he could keep Guehi beyond the summer.

“I'm always optimistic as all these players have contracts with Crystal Palace,” he said at the end of last season. “It’s May and many situations can change. Nothing is 100 per cent but he’s under contract. 

“He (Guehi) is a good player, he’s our captain, so I'm very positive and confident that he plays for Crystal Palace. I also read that almost the whole squad of Man United is available, so maybe we can get 10 from them! Every game is an audition for the players and us as a team.”