Monday saw Newcastle and Palace engage in advanced negotiations, with rumors circulating that a deal worth close to £70 million was “close.” That’s according to Mail Online, which stated that by the time The Magpies’ Carabao Cup second round journey to Nottingham Forest ends on Wednesday night, Guehi’s future should be settled.
Guehi’s participation in Tuesday night’s game between Crystal Palace and Norwich City, a Championship team, could hint at where the player’s future may lie. The 24-year-old center back led The Eagles to their first two Premier League losses as captain, and because the team needs a lift to go to the next round of the cup, he might start again.
For the last several weeks of the summer transfer window, which ends on Friday, Guehi has been Newcastle’s top transfer target. United has presented Palace with multiple offers, one of which being a £65 million agreement with add-ons.
Any possible agreement would shatter the transfer records of Newcastle and Palace, respectively, for arrivals and departures. The current record deal for the Magpies is £63 million, which they paid Real Sociedad in 2022 for Alexander Isak.
