'I'm hearing' - Marc Guehi predicted to complete deadline day move amid Newcastle United talks
Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has claimed he has “insight” on Marc Guehi’s future - tipping the defender to leave Crystal Palace on deadline day.
Newcastle United have spent the past three weeks attempting to sign Guehi, only for Palace to turn down multiple bids. It’s understood negotiations are now at an impasse - £70million is the asking price - and the situation is complicated by a knee injury to defender Chadi Riad.
The 24-year-old hasn’t and is unlikely to force an exit, while the Eagles have shown they are unwilling to lower their demands. For those reasons, a potential move to St James’ Park is in major doubt.
Deeney, however, believes Guehi will be on the move before tonight’s 11pm. However, he wouldn’t commit to being Newcastle or another club with Liverpool long linked with the England international.
“I think he has handled himself exceptionally,” he told talkSPORT. “Any young player should look at him for how to conduct yourself. How do you get out? It’s easier to get out than it is to stay. I can tell you that, throw a tantrum, kicks ball about, turn up late, just be nuance.
“With him, and I’ve got a little bit of insight, I’ll still think he’ll move.”
To Newcastle? Deeney replied: “I just think he’ll move tomorrow.” What about another club? He said: “I think he’ll move tomorrow, that’s what I’m hearing.”
Guehi has started all three of the Eagles’ fixtures so far this campaign, captaining his side against Brentford and West Ham United in the Premier League, and in the Carabao Cup versus Norwich City on Wednesday.