Marc Guehi verdict ‘expected today’ after Newcastle United make £65m offer
Newcastle United have reportedly failed four times to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi
Former Aston Villa and Everton CEO Keith Wyness “expects” Newcastle United to learn Marc Guehi’s fate today.
As it stands, the Magpies are yet to make a fifth approach after reportedly seeing four bids turned down by Crystal Palace. United’s highest offer is understood to have been worth around £65million - what would be a club-record fee.
Palace chairman Steve Parish told the media last week that “superstar money” is needed to prise Guehi from Selhurst Park. The co-owner also revealed the Eagles are unlikely to sell Guehi and Joachim Andersen, who is set to join Fulham for £27million.
That leaves Newcastle drafting up replacements, with the transfer window set to close on August 31. The Athletic reported this morning that the Magpies have approached Bayer Leverkusen for highly-rated defender Edmond Tapsoba.
Axel Disasi was also named as a potential target after being dropped by Chelsea. The Blues have Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and former Toon target Tosin Adarabioyo ahead of him in the pecking order.
Speaking to Football Insider, ex-Toffees chief Wyness told Newcastle fans to prepare for a verdict on Guehi’s future. He said: “It has dragged on. The delay will be PSR-related, there’s no doubt. But I still think it will get done.
“I think the three-game ban for (Fabian) Schar picked up at the weekend will expedite this deal and put a bit of pressure on Newcastle. I’m sure there have been discussions and I’d expect news on this deal by Wednesday. That’s when we could see things moving a bit quicker.”