Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, has provided an update on the club’s transfer activities, particularly in relation to the reported talks with Crystal Palace over centre-back Marc Guehi. However, Howe confesses that he is uncertain about the progress of negotiations.
Following Newcastle’s unexpected 2-0 defeat to Yokohama F Marinos, Howe spoke about the ongoing transfer market efforts, saying, “Our efforts in the transfer market are ongoing. I’m out of touch with all of those movements. I know we’re trying. Hopefully, we can bring you news soon. I’m not going to talk about individual deals.”
Crystal Palace is expected to demand a transfer fee of at least £60 million for Guehi, who has rejected a new contract offer from Selhurst Park. With his current deal set to expire in two years, Guehi has attracted interest from other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United. The young defender showcased his talent during England’s successful Euro 2024 campaign, establishing himself as one of the team’s standout performers.
Meanwhile, Newcastle has already made four signings since the opening of the transfer window. Lloyd Kelly joined the club on a free transfer from Bournemouth, bolstering the team’s defensive options. The Magpies have also secured the services of goalkeepers Odysseas Vlachodimos and John Ruddy, as well as teenage defender Miodrag Pivas.
In other transfer news, Chelsea is reportedly in talks with Napoli regarding the potential sale of Romelu Lukaku, with Victor Osimhen potentially moving in the opposite direction on loan. Conor Gallagher is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid in a deal worth £34 million, while West Ham is said to be close to finalizing a deal for Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Additionally, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has revealed that his future remains uncertain amidst links to Saudi Arabia.
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