Newcastle United are continuing their pursuit of England centre-back Marc Guehi and are hopeful of reaching an agreement with Crystal Palace.
The Daily Mail reports that Newcastle United are hoping to succeed in signing Guehi to bolster their centre-back position. And are currently continuing negotiations with Crystal Palace UFABET
Newcastle are aware that a number of clubs are interested in Guehi this summer. With Liverpool among them, who are also looking for a new defender. Crystal Palace are expected to value the 24-year-old at £60m.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has recognised the shortcomings at the back following pre-season friendlies. With centre-backs Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles ruled out until the end of the year due to injury. Signing Lloyd Kelly has not been enough.
Football Insider predicts that Crystal Palace will demand a starting fee of £50m for Guehi, with add-ons potentially taking the fee to £60m.
However, the Magpies will have to think carefully about how to spend to avoid breaking the rules. While Palace are still hopeful of keeping Guehi, who has two years left on his current deal.
The Premier League summer transfer window will close on August 30 at 11pm in the UK or 5am on August 31 in Thailand.