Newcastle United are expected to dedicate a significant portion of their summer transfer budget to signing a new centre-back, alongside a right-winger. While media attention has largely focused on other positions, one consistent name remains on the club’s radar—Marc Guehi.
The Crystal Palace captain was heavily pursued last summer, but repeated bids were rejected. Now, with Guehi entering the final year of his contract, Newcastle are reportedly ready to try again. According to *The Telegraph*, the Magpies are prepared to pay around £40 million, but may wait for Palace to lower their asking price as the transfer window progresses.
That strategy carries risk, as other top clubs like Spurs, Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona are also monitoring Guehi’s situation. Still, Newcastle believe he would be a strong addition—versatile, Premier League-proven, and a ball-playing defender with leadership qualities.
Meanwhile, Palace appear to be preparing for Guehi’s departure. Reports suggest they are exploring a deal for Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande, a highly rated 21-year-old Ivorian centre-back. This could be a clear sign the club is anticipating life after Guehi.
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