‘I’ve heard’ – £57m Newcastle United pair awkwardly address Marc Guehi Crystal Palace saga
In a transfer saga played out in public, it comes as little surprise to hear the pursuit of Marc Guehi made its way into Newcastle United’s dressing room.
The Magpies identified Guehi as their top target and spent the final month of the summer window trying to negotiate a deal with Crystal Palace.
United were understood to have bid as high as £65million including add-ons for but the Eagles rejected multiple offers. Talks between the two clubs remained active up until the final 48 hours of the window but a deal couldn’t be agreed.
And just about every step of the saga made its way into the public domain, whether that be through leaks or Palace chairman Steve Parish doing one of his many interviews. It was a frustrating pursuit fans – and players had to endure.
Newcastle trio Tino Livramento, Nick Pope and Anthony Gordon are currently on England duty with Guehi as they prepare for the Nations League double-header against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
