‘Cautious optimism’ Newcastle will strike club-record deal by weekend as Prem transfer ‘edges closer’

Newcastle United are now edging closer to securing a club-record deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, according to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie.

The Magpies have made five signings so far this summer with Lewis Hall, Odysseas Vlachodimos, Will Osula, Lloyd Kelly and John Ruddy all completing moves to St James’ Park, while Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh are the two players who have left the club for fees over the summer.

And now Eddie Howe and his recruitment team are looking to add a new centre-back to the side with Crystal Palace s Guehi topping their list of targets.

Guehi impressed in the Premier League last season and starred for England at Euro 2024 in the absence of Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire.

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