‘Free transfer’ - Fabrizio Romano drops huge Marc Guehi x Newcastle United update
Newcastle United reportedly remain keen on Marc Guehi and could sign him for free in 2026.
A long-winded transfer saga did not go to plan last summer as the Magpies missed out on their No.1 target. Newcastle made several attempts to sign Guehi following his England heroics at Euro 2024.
Crystal Palace rejected all advances - with chairman Steve Parish demanding “superstar money” for the defender. Guehi arrived at Selhurst Park from Chelsea for around £18million four years ago and he has developed into an established Premier League and international centre-back.
However, the Eagles are no longer in a position of strength and could offload him at a discount this summer. The 24-year-old has just over a year left on his contract and is hesitant to pen an extension.
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Named Palace captain last year, Guehi has attracted reported interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur since Newcastle’s failed approach. The Magpies are still targeting a centre-back as Dan Burn and Fabian Schar enter the twilight of their careers.
Sven Botman has also endured another injury-ravaged campaign, while Jamaal Lascelles last kicked a ball 13 months ago. Ironically, Guehi scored for Newcastle in both Premier League fixtures this season.
Speculation regarding the Magpies potentially revisiting the deal has been quiet - until now. Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed Newcastle still hold interest in the player and he could even leave for nothing next year.
“Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle remain all keen on signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace as he’s been on their lists for months,” Romano posted on social media. “There’s also a possibility Guehi goes on free transfer in 2026 if a deal can’t be agreed this summer.”
Marc Guehi surprisingly cool on Crystal Palace future
Guehi has commented little publicly since the Newcastle saga broke down last August. That is likely out of respect for Palace, who have an FA Cup final to worry about next month.
"If I had a magic wand to sort everything out in an instant I would, but I don’t,” Guehi said after the Magpies ended negotiations. “You can’t control any exterior noise. I just focus on my football and giving my best.
"I want to play as long as possible. If I could play to 40, great. I have stopped trying to figure out where I end up (in my career) because you can get too wrapped up in those things.
"I’ve had a few goals that didn’t go quite right, saying at this age I should be here. That's a bit too presumptuous. Everyone has their own journey."