Newcastle United to revive £70m deal in January with a twist - Crystal Palace fears become real
Newcastle United failed to sign Crystal Palace ace Marc Guehi despite several bids over the summer
Newcastle United will attempt to sign Marc Guehi for a cut-price fee in January, according to reports.
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Toon chiefs struggled to make a breakthrough for the Crystal Palace defender in the final month of the window. Eagles chairman Steve Parish insisted the Magpies must pay “superstar money” to sign the centre-back following his Euro 2024 heroics with England.
Guehi kept his Three Lions spot for their 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, partnering Harry Maguire. His form for Palace, however, has been average since the transfer speculation emerged.
Guehi - who became Palace captain ahead of the 2023-24 campaign - downplayed the noise when grilled by Sky Sports last month. He said: “I am (happy). It is good to be back here, to be playing again with teammates and a (pre-season) run-out in front of some of the fans again, so it is all positive.
“I am humbled by that (Parish comments) - for someone who is a big part of this football club, for him to say something like that is amazing for someone like me. I am not sure I am a superstar, but it was some really kind words from the chairman.”
Football Insider claim Newcastle will revive the Guehi deal in January and look to secure a discount. Palace reportedly upped their valuation to £75million once summer signing Chadi Riad picked up an injury.
But they played a risky game as Guehi’s contract has less than two years left to run. There is no suggestion he will sign an extension and, the longer Newcastle wait, the more power they command in negotiations.