August 17th 2024.
Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle United, has expressed his desire to strengthen his team this summer. However, he has also made it clear that the club will not make any decisions that could harm their long-term future. This statement comes as the Magpies continue to face difficulties in reaching an agreement to sign Crystal Palace defender, Marc Guehi.
Despite making four bids for Guehi, Newcastle has been unable to meet the £70m valuation set by the Eagles. Howe believes that the team is in desperate need of a central defender, especially with key players like Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles still out due to long-term injuries. The situation was made worse when Fabian Schar received a straight red card and will now be suspended for three matches.
While Howe would love to bring Guehi in, he remains cautious and will not take any unnecessary risks. He stated, "We're keeping an eye on the transfer market, but we won't rush into any decisions that could negatively impact the club in the long run. We still have some time before the transfer window closes, so we'll make sure to make the right decision."
Guehi is currently Newcastle's top target for a new centre-back, but Howe is also concerned about the fitness of Botman and Lascelles. He revealed that both players are still months away from returning and there is a lot of work ahead for them. Despite the challenges, Howe remains hopeful and believes that they will come back stronger.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Guehi will be playing in their upcoming match against Brentford. He stated, "Marc trained with us today and we had a chat. He is still our player and our captain, so we are planning to have him on the team." This news may come as a disappointment to Newcastle, but they will continue to search for alternatives in the transfer market.
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