August 30th 2024.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has officially put an end to all the speculations surrounding defender Marc Guehi's future at the club. Despite repeated offers from Newcastle United, Guehi will not be leaving the Eagles before the transfer window closes.
It has been a long and frustrating summer for the Magpies, who have made multiple bids for the talented centre-back. However, all their attempts have been turned down by Crystal Palace. On the other hand, it has been a rewarding time for the south London side, who have successfully held on to one of their key players. The departure of Joachim Anderson to Fulham has already weakened their defense, and losing Guehi as well would have been a significant blow.
Glasner expressed his delight in being able to put an end to this transfer saga and praised Guehi for his commitment and professionalism throughout. "Yes, I can confirm that Guehi will stay with us. But honestly, I was never in doubt. I must congratulate our owners for standing firm and not giving in to any pressure," he said during a press conference on Friday. "I also want to thank Marc for being honest and open with me. Despite all the rumors, he never lost focus and always assured me that he has no intention of leaving Crystal Palace. For me, that is the most crucial aspect."
With the transfer window coming to a close, Crystal Palace is expected to complete two new signings - Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal and Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg. However, neither of them will be available for their upcoming match against Chelsea on Sunday. "Unfortunately, none of our new players will be able to feature on Sunday. But we have full faith in all the players we currently have," said Glasner.
Meanwhile, it has been a disappointing summer for Newcastle United. They have lost promising youngsters Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh and have only managed to sign Lewis Hall and Williams Osula. Manager Eddie Howe admitted that it has not been the ideal transfer window for them. "I can't say that this has been a brilliant transfer window for us. We were hopeful and had certain areas of the squad that needed attention and improvement," he said on Friday. "We are still looking for solutions, but it's crucial that we bring in the right players. The last thing we want is to make hasty decisions and bring in players who may not be a good fit for the club and harm our future."
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