Some huge claims have emerged from The Telegraph in the last few moments, with Luke Edwards reporting that Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Marc Guehi.
He reports that a fee ‘in excess of £60m’ is close to being agreed for the England international centre-back after talks between Toon chiefs and Crystal Palace ‘progressed well’ over the last few days.
There’s now confidence a deal will be agreed and personal terms will ‘not be a problem’, with the player himself said to be very keen to complete a move to St James’ Park – so much so he’s ‘urged his representatives’ to push through a deal.
It’s believed a deal could be concluded before the end of the week and would mark a significant coup for Newcastle United, Eddie Howe and new sporting director Paul Mitchell, who have been pushing to bring in a young, athletic, right-footed centre-back all summer.
This really would be an outstanding signing for the club and a real statement of intent after a frustrating summer so far. It may leave funds a little light if he arrives – players may need to be sold to raise funds for a top right-winger to also arrive – but in Guehi we’d have one of the best centre-backs in the country who is Premier League proven and eager to sign.
🚨EXCLUSIVE Newcastle United close to completing deal to sign England international Marc Guehi in major coup for club #nufc https://t.co/u3S5d3fZZ2
— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) August 5, 2024
Do we trust Luke Edwards though? Id love to believe him, but we’ve all seen this “high profile player big move to Newcastle” talk and then nothing.
Heart wants to believe it, but my head thinks it’s all just a load of ****.
Can’t help but feel like it’s all posturing for thiaw in reality. “Take 25m for thiaw or this bigger deal gets done with someone else and you get nothing”.
Toonali87(Quote)
Downie just said interest is real, but talks of an agreement close is premature. Still at least he didn’t shoot it down instantly.
Toonali87(Quote)
Newcastle already have three England players in their team pope Gordon and trips.. tonalli Joe, botman and Bruno are worth more than guei .. Newcastle are a big club..,these comments show a small club mentality which the ownership thankfully don’t have
Mike(Quote)