Eddie Howe makes fresh Marc Guehi admission after Newcastle United offer

The 24-year-old was identified as the Magpies’ top target in the final month of the summer transfer window but were unable to agree a fee with Crystal Palace, who valued the player in excess of £70million.

United retain an interest in Guehi but the prospect of making another move in January is being played down, with both Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles on course to return from long-term knee injuries in the New Year.

It is the summer where Newcastle may feel they have a better chance of signing Guehi considering he will only have 12 months left on his contract. Currently, there are no suggestions he will sign an extension.

Ahead of his side’s visit to Selhurst Park on Saturday, Eddie Howe refused to be drawn on any transfer speculation regarding Guehi, though did reveal his respect for the England defender.

"I'd like to think we know about everyone,” said Howe. “That is regardless of the player and opponent.It is very difficult to comment too deeply (on Guehi). Marc is somebody we respect. He is a very good player."

Guehi captains Palace, who currently sit second bottom of the Premier League table having one just one of their opening 12 games.

The former Chelsea academy recently admitted the noise around his future was distracting.

“I’d say yes and no,” Guehi told Sky Sports. “Like you say, when you’re constantly reading things about yourself, it can be distracting for some people - but I am just glad I have a good support system around me.

“My family, the club, my friends, and I think it’s important having that humility to make sure you focus on the task in hand. Palace have given me every single thing in the world and I am completely grateful to them and now I just want to repay them by doing my absolute best.”