NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Matt Ritchie and Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, look dejected following the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on February 18, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Newcastle facing more disappointment as Palace set for contract talks with £50k-per week star
Crystal Palace view Marc Guehi has the centre piece of their project and want a new contract to reflect his importance to Olivier Glasner’s plans.
The England international was one of the summer transfer window’s most discussed players.
Despite being Newcastle United’s top target, the 24-year-old failed to leave Selhurst Park after the Eagles held firm in their demands for a fee in excess of £70 million.
Marc Guehi set for Crystal Palace contract talks
And following Newcastle’s failed approaches, according to a recent report from Football Insider, Steve Parish is keen to open talks with his star defender over a new contract.
Guehi has just two years left on his current deal, which, according to Spotrac, sees him earn £50,000-per week, so could be in line for a significant pay rise.
The centre-back, who enjoyed an excellent Euros tournament with the Three Lions, is also on Liverpool’s radar, although Arne Slot could face the same disappointment as Eddie Howe.
In line for a new deal, Guehi’s decision to commit his long-term future to the Eagles will all but end speculation over a big-money move to a top-eight side.
During his three years at Selhurst Park, Guehi has scored five goals and registered two assists in 115 games in all competitions.
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Newcastle Not Moving for Jarrad Branthwaite a ‘Surprise’
Newcastle United were in the market for a centre-back in the summer transfer window, and Sky Sports presenter Pete Graves has suggested that he’s surprised they didn’t move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
It was a fairly quiet window from the Magpies who predominantly brought in squad players rather than those who would become guaranteed starters. Lloyd Kelly arrived early in the window on a free transfer and has made an impact so far, but the likes of William Osula and Odysseas Vlachodimos are unlikely to be key players this term.
Despite the addition of Kelly, Eddie Howe’s recruitment team continued to focus on trying to bring in another centre-back, but they failed to get a deal over the line.
Newcastle Failed to Pursue Branthwaite
He’s remained at Everton
Speaking on the Transfer Talk podcast, Sky Sports presenter Graves has suggested that he was surprised Newcastle didn’t move for Branthwaite after failing to secure the signature of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi…
Branthwaite was attracting heavy interest during the summer transfer window, with Manchester United pushing to secure his signature. The Red Devils saw multiple bids rejected by Everton and even agreed personal terms with the England international. The Toffees valued Branthwaite at around £70m.
Newcastle focused heavily on trying to prise Guehi away from Crystal Palace, but they failed to make a move happen. Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano told GIVEMESPORT that Newcastle were ‘so close’ to agreeing a deal to bring Guehi to St James’ Park.
