Newcastle United will need to pay at least £50million to spring Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace amid intense interest in the Euro 2024 star.
The England international, who made an impression at the 2024 Euros, has been contacted by the Magpies over a deal as have his club.
Palace has informed the titans of the northeast that they are seeking an upfront payment of £50m for the central defender, with the possibility of add-ons.
Those add-ons could see that asking price balloon well over the £70m mark.
Although are hesitant to meet the 24-year-old s initial asking price, they are nevertheless eager to complete a deal.
The Tynesiders are trying to arrange a deal in order to get Guehi to sign it before the window closes.
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Arsenal could yet pounce for Chelsea target Victor Osimhen, as Mikel Arteta has asked to be kept informed about his situation as the transfer window enters the final stages.
Osimhen has seemed a possible mover for much of the summer window. After 41 Serie A goals in two seasons, and Napoli setting his price tag at £100million, he s an elite striker who should be reachable for some big clubs.
Chelsea have made attempts to get him through the door this summer, but they have borne no fruit as yet. Of late, it has been suggested they are , with Cesare Casadei and Romelu Lukaku heading to Napoli, along with another £39million, in a large swap deal.
Whether or not that does secure the Osimhen transfer remains to be seen, and if not, Arsenal could sneak back up on th…