“For sure the interest is there, Palace will ask for around £60-65m, So it’s not going to be an easy deal”- Fabrizio Romano gives new transfer update on Newcastle pursuit of England defender Marc Guehi

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has dropped a fresh update on Newcastle United’s summer pursuit of England and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

It does feel as though Guehi is a primary target for Newcastle at this point, with his performances for England at Euro 2024 showing precisely why Paul Mitchell and Howe want to bring him in. The 23-year-old was arguably the Three Lions’ standout performer, starting six matches and completing 93.5% of his passes, as well as winning an average of 2.2 aerial duels per game.

Guehi still has so many years ahead of him, meaning he could be the fulcrum of Newcastle’s defence for his peak years, forging a formidable centre-back partnership with Sven Botman once the Dutchman returns from injury.

Romano drops Guehi to Newcastle update

Speaking on his YouTube channel [via The Boot Room], Romano claimed that there “could be movement” soon regarding Newcastle’s move for Guehi this summer but there is yet to be a bid made.

“Newcastle, I can confirm they asked for information on Marc Guehi, they approached Crystal Palace so it was a direct approach. As of today though, I’m told there has been no formal bid from Newcastle and Crystal Palace will ask something around the £60-65m mark for Guehi. So it’s not going to be an easy deal but for sure the interest is there and for sure there could be movement there.”