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Newcastle United have rekindled their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi ahead of the Premier League summer transfer window, nearly a year after having four bids turned down, including a final £65 million package.
Despite the Magpies’ aggressive push in August 2024, Palace chairman Steve Parish stood firm and demanded “superstar money” for the England international. However, the transfer landscape has shifted has now.
Palace now face a weakened negotiating position as Guehi enters the final year of his contract. Sources indicate his valuation has dropped to approximately £46 million, nearly £20 million less than Newcastle's rejected bid last summer.
Guehi, 24, has continued to impress at Selhurst Park this season, serving as club captain and his commanding performances at Euro 2024 was there for everyone to see, where he started all but one match in England's run to the final.
Eddie Howe views the former Chelsea centre-back as the perfect partner for Sven Botman, who returned from a long-term knee injury this season.
Competition for Guehi's signature remains fierce, with Tottenham and potential Champions League-qualifying candidate Nottingham Forest also monitoring the situation.
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Chelsea maintain interest in their academy graduate but has yet to make concrete moves.
What does Marc Guehi has to say about his future?
Guehi has remained tight-lipped about his next move, despite persistent speculation ahead of the summer window.
“If I had a magic wand to sort everything out in an instant I would, but I don’t. You can’t control any exterior noise. I just focus on my football and giving my best.” Guehi said, when he was asked about his future last month.
“I want to play as long as possible… I’ve stopped trying to figure out where I end up… Everyone has their own journey.”
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