How close Newcastle United are to signing Marc Guehi revealed after fresh bid rejected

Newcastle United are £15million short of Crystal Palace’s valuation for Marc Guehi, according to reports.

Earlier this week, the Magpies were hopeful of landing Guehi before the Sela Weekender. That appears an impossibility - with the first of Newcastle’s pre-season double-header just hours away.

Various sources claim Guehi is keen on the move and both camps are open to striking a deal but the figures remain wide of the mark. Sky Sports report that Newcastle saw a second bid of around £50million rejected for the England international on Thursday. 

Palace value Guehi at £65million - a figure that would shatter Newcastle’s transfer record. Toon chiefs stumped up £63million to prise Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad almost two years ago.

The Eagles are preparing for their final pre-season clash against Nantes on Sunday and it will be telling whether Guehi features. Given England’s lengthy Euro 2024 campaign, the 24-year-old enjoyed an extended break and missed Palace’s trip to the US.

Newcastle are still searching for a major transfer breakthrough that will improve the starting line-up. William Osula joined Lloyd Kelly, John Ruddy and Odysseas Vlachodimos as the club’s summer signings, with Lewis Hall also making his switch from Chelsea permanent. 

But the striker is viewed as a backup who can deputise for Alexander Isak or Callum Wilson. The Magpies have 22 days to get Guehi over the line before the window slams shut until January.

Palace are in no desperate need to sell having already offloaded Michael Olise. Guehi is, however, contracted until 2026, making this summer the last chance to receive an astronomical fee.