Newcastle are now ready to enter the race to sign an alternative to Marc Guehi after failing to agree a deal for the defender over the summer, according to a fresh report.
Newcastle United missed out on Marc Guehi
Much of Eddie Howe‘s summer transfer window was dominated by Newcastle’s pursuit of Crystal Palace and England international defender Marc Guehi.
The Magpies were keen to add the Premier League centre-back to their ranks ahead of the new season after long-term injuries to Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles – and were willing to pay a record sum to land the 24-year-old.
However, Crystal Palace refused to accept any of Newcastle’s offers for their captain, including a final offer that consisted of £60m, plus a further £5m in add-ons.
That came despite Guehi having less than two years left to run on his deal in south London, and showing little intention of extending his stay at Selhurst Park, which will leave Palace with little room to bargain in the upcoming transfer windows.
However, other clubs are also now thought to be interested in the defender, with both Liverpool and Manchester United having been linked with the England star, and his lower price tag will only be likely to encourage more clubs to test the waters, meaning that Newcastle could miss out as a consequence.
Howe is still keen to add a centre-back to his ranks, though, and has now been tipped to look elsewhere to land reinforcements for the heart of the Magpies backline.
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