August 16th 2024.
Marc Guehi, the talented defender who has been making waves at Euro 2024, has been at the center of attention as Newcastle has made three unsuccessful transfer bids for him. However, their attempts have been rejected by Crystal Palace, leaving Newcastle manager Eddie Howe to make a statement about the club's approach to player acquisition.
Howe has made it clear that Newcastle is not willing to pay exorbitant fees for players, regardless of their talent or potential. This comes after Palace turned down a bid worth up to £60million for Guehi, with the club holding out for a fee of £70m. Palace chairman Steve Parish has stated that no club has met their valuation for Guehi yet, and he believes that a star player deserves star money.
Despite Newcastle's clear interest in Guehi, Howe has made it clear that the club will not be pressured into paying over the odds for him. He stated that in the past, Newcastle has walked away from deals when the price has been inflated, and they will continue to do so to avoid overpaying for players.
When asked about the public nature of the Guehi transfer saga, Howe maintained that he can only control his own actions and words. He also emphasized the importance of respecting other clubs and players in transfer dealings, stating that he would want to be treated the same way if he were in their position.
Guehi, on the other hand, has stated that he is solely focused on performing well for Crystal Palace, despite the ongoing speculation about his future. He believes that it is important to remain focused on the game at hand and continue to work hard as a team for the rest of the season.
While Parish has not ruled out the possibility of Guehi leaving the club before the end of the transfer window, he has stood firm on the club's valuation of the defender. He described Guehi as a "generational talent" and stated that they would love to keep him, but they will cross that bridge if they come to it.
As for Howe, he has made it clear that Newcastle is only looking to bring in "difference makers" to improve the squad. He believes that signing players is not just about adding numbers, but finding players who can truly take the team to the next level. Howe acknowledges the difficulty of finding such players, but he remains confident that they can make the right signings to improve their squad.
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