Fabrizio Romano gives fresh exclusive update on the Marc Guehi saga – Good news for Newcastle fans?
The ongoing transfer saga between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace regarding the England centre-back Marc Guehi continues to dominate the headlines, with no signs of resolution in sight. The protracted negotiations have left many Newcastle fans frustrated, with some suggesting that the club should simply walk away from the deal, especially after Crystal Palace chairman Steve ‘Motormouth’ Parish made a public spectacle, insisting that Newcastle needs to add another £5 million to their offer to secure their top defensive target.
While it’s easy to understand the frustrations of the Newcastle faithful, it would be a significant setback to abandon the pursuit at this stage, especially after coming so far. Parish’s tactics, while audacious, might be backfiring, as the longer he drags this out, the more he seems to be undermining his own position. Newcastle, on the other hand, appears resolute in their desire to bring Guehi to St. James’ Park and may well be willing to let this play out until the final hours of the transfer window, leaving Palace with little time to find a suitable replacement.
This approach, while perhaps unconventional and somewhat spiteful, mirrors the lack of honour Parish has displayed in handling the negotiations. Yet, the determination of Newcastle’s management remains clear, with a growing confidence that they can secure the deal.
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has echoed this sentiment, recently telling *Give Me Sport* that Newcastle remains firmly in the race to sign Guehi despite the complexities of the negotiation. “Talks are ongoing,” Romano said. “Newcastle is quite confident; they have returned with a new bid and are in direct contact with Crystal Palace. Palace has always held out for around £65 million for Marc, which has made negotiations challenging, but the interest from Newcastle is unwavering.”
As the back-and-forth drags on, there’s a sense of urgency for Newcastle to finalize the transfer. While Parish’s antics have certainly tested the patience of everyone involved, prolonging the ordeal doesn’t benefit either club. It’s time to bring this to a close and move forward. Perhaps Newcastle could sweeten the deal by offering Miguel Almiron as part of the package—a quality replacement for Palace’s Michael Olise. And yes, Newcastle could even throw in that extra £5 million, maybe even £6 million, as a gesture of goodwill for taking Almiron off their hands.
Yesterday, I was chided for being childish in my approach to this situation, but as you can see, I’ve clearly taken nothing from that lesson!
