“The amount of money would have been life-changing but he’s got on with it, captained Palace & has been a proper professional”- Jamie Redknapp hails top professional Marc Guehi for behaviour after missing out on Newcastle move

Newcastle were reportedly very keen on the Crystal Palace defender, only to see the move collapse during the closing stages of the window.

Arguably one of England’s standout players at Euro 2024, it feels like a huge blow. Still, both Newcastle and Guehi will go on. Missing out on players is simply part of the game.

Guehi had reportedly been keen to join Newcastle this summer but Redknapp is impressed with the defender’s conduct during the saga.

Speaking on Sky Sports News, Redknapp said: “If there’s a way to behave, I like the way that Guehi has done it. It’s not been easy for him he knows the amount of money that’s been offered would be life-changing.

“He’s got on with it, captained Palace and has been a proper professional. It will all come good for him. Palace may have said give us another year and we won’t stand in your way.”

Guehi is thought to have been disappointed about the botched move to St James’ Park but Redknapp looks right in his appraisal of the player’s conduct.

The England international is believed to remain committed to the cause at Palace and will not let the matter impact his time at Selhurst Park. That speaks to a pretty admirable character, further underlining why Newcastle were seemingly so keen to sign him this summer.