Amidst a disastrous transfer window, which has only seen two senior signings brought in so far, Newcastle United is desperately in need for a new big name to be brought in.
Whilst the primary focus looks to be on one or both of Benjamin Sesko and Yoane Wissa, the defence and midfield are also crying out for reinforcements after they’ve been neglected by the recruitment team.
And one former top target could be the answer to the club’s problems this window, which would be a true statement signing if we were able to finally secure his signature.
It would take us beating some other Premier League rivals to sign him, but at arguably his lowest ever price, it’s an opportunity our recruitment team simply can’t
miss out on.
Magpies spark fresh interest in Marc Guehi?
According to The Times’ Martin Hardy, Newcastle are eyeing up a sensational return bid for Marc Guehi, as the Crystal Palace centre-back still faces an uncertain future at Selhurst Park.
The Eagles value their captain at £50m, but Hardy claims we won’t offer more than £40m as Guehi heads into the final year of his current contract.
We may also be looking to act much later in the transfer window to try and force Palace’s hand, with Liverpool also keen on the defender but not wanting to overpay.
Guehi was of course subject to three dramatic bids last summer, which Palace eventually pulled out of – a move that chairman Steve Parish reportedly took great pride in wasting our time.
It was an embarrassing saga that tarnished the reputation of former sporting director Paul Mitchell, but it would be even more embarrassing if we again try to lowball Palace and miss out on a key target.
Is defence a real priority at Newcastle right now?
Despite supposedly having a financial war chest ready to spend this summer, we’re still keen not to indulge in too much lavish spending, and want to continue focusing on smart, financially-sensible signings.
But with Alexander Isak’s future at St James’ Park still uncertain, we can expect the majority of any funds spent this summer on a premium replacement for the Swede.
So from there, do we prioritise budget signings across the squad? Or another premium option in the midfield or defence?
We do have the unfortunate status of having more goalkeepers on the books than we do healthy midfielders, but the age and fitness surrounding or current centre-back options would strongly suggest that moving for Guehi should be top priority.
You’ve got to hand it to Eddie Howe, he gets all sorts of 💩 coming at him, from incompetent directors of football, a disloyal player, sometimes the fans, very little real help from those above him, he must have a Teflon coat and still works wonders when the whole corrupt system is working against him.
Joseph(Quote)
This again?!
I’m seriously considering having a doctor put me into an induced coma and waking me up once the window is closed. Then I can just see how everything turned out and move on with the season, but I can’t continue to be this depressed checking the news dozens of times a day in hopes of something positive.
Trini Geordie(Quote)
I know. I said I’d look at the team sheet against Villa, but not look at anything before then, but dammit it’s addictive.
PremAndUp(Quote)
Nothing doing this summer, Guehi’s going to see out the last year of his contract and leave for free and a massive pay day.
Absolutely glorious(Quote)
Eddie has had ultimate power at the club which is likely a reason Mitchell left as he could not do his job .. so those who blame everyone else for perceived failings .. ie trying to buy players who did not want to come to
Newcastle …are misguided … this is all on Eddie Howe and his relative.., when you put all power in just one person this is what happens ..Howe is a terrific manager but needs to work with others to develop the club or next season might be his last
Mike(Quote)