Newcastle United transfer bombshell as fresh injury blow confirmed
Marc Guehi’s potential move to Newcastle United is in major doubt, according to reports.
The Magpies have been locked in talks with Crystal Palace for the best part of three weeks, seeing multiple bids rejected in that time. Fresh talks had taken place over a £70million package but such agreement - as it stands - is unlikely to happen.
As per Mail Online, the Guehi transfer is “is on the ropes” with Chadi Riad’s knee injury an “emerging factor”. The former Barcelona centre-back was forced off injured in Palace’s 4-0 win over Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and further scans suggest he has sustained an MCL injury.
Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph’s John Percy adds a deal “looks off” with the window closing at 11pm on Friday.
Palace are poised to complete the signing of Wolfsburg centre-back Maxence Lacroix, however he will replace Joachim Anderson who was sold to Fulham last week for £30million. With Riad set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Palace would be light on centre-back options should Guehi depart.
The 24-year-old has played in all three of Palace’s opening matches this campaign, captaining the side against Brentford and West Ham United in the Premier League, and then in the Carabao Cup against Norwich City on Tuesday.
His appearance versus Norwich - which means he’d be cup tied for next round if he were to move to St James’ Park - came less than 24 hours after suggestions that a deal was close.
Newcastle have struggled to make any major signings so far this transfer window, with only Lloyd Kelly making an appearance so far. Will Osula, a back-up striker to Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak, plus goalkeepers John Ruddy and Odysseas Vlachodimos are yet to feature.