Crystal Palace have slapped a £50m price ticket on Marc Guehi following an enquiry from Newcastle United, based on studies.
The 24-year-old centre-back’s inventory has risen considerably following his position in serving to England attain the Euro 2024 last over the summer time, constructing on a 2023/24 Premier League marketing campaign wherein he starred as Palace completed tenth — their highest return since 2014/15.
Based on Soccer Insider, Newcastle have made contact with Crystal Palace, who’ve advised the Magpies they need £50m up-front for his or her star defender, with that price to be supplemented by add-ons.
Newcastle are understood to be ‘reluctant’ to fulfill that asking value however are nonetheless working arduous to discover a compromise with a purpose to deliver Guehi to St. James’ Park forward of the switch deadline.
Guehi eager on Newcastle transfer
Soccer Insider’s report additionally states that Guehi is eager on the transfer to the North East.
There’s little doubt it might provide extra profession prospects with Newcastle establishing themselves as common challengers for European locations, ending seventh final season but additionally dealing with Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund within the Champions League group levels.
Eddie Howe is in want of reinforcements at centre-back, with Jamal Lascelles and Sven Botman each sidelined till 2025 by damage.
Guehi — a product of the Chelsea youth system — could be a high-quality and ready-made choice for the Newcastle boss.
