Former Newcastle forward much surprised by Crystal Palace's snub for Marc Guehi
- Newcastle United didn't manage to sign Marc Guehi until the window's deadline day.
- Recently, Andy Cole, former Newcastle forward, has expressed his viewpoint on Crystal Palace's snub in the Guehi deal.
The transfer window has officially ended, with the teams having finalized their season rosters. However, still, with 3 Premier League matchdays concluded and the International break on, the transfer event heat doesn't seem to be cooling down. While it is evident that Newcastle United didn't enjoy many signings this summer, recently, a former Newcastle legend has expressed his opinion on the club's Guehi deal.
Former Newcastle forward much surprised by Crystal Palace's snub for Marc Guehi
It is a much-known fact that Newcastle entered the summer window, having a center-back reinforcement as their first priority. In fact, they had been associated with Crystal Palace's star defender, Marc Guehi, for a long time. However, being unable to match the expectations of the South London club. Howe's side had to opt out of the player's deal.
It wasn't the case that Newcastle didn't get enough from their side; even after facing rejection in several bids, the Magpies club was certain to have Guehi. However, the ongoing talks between the two clubs halted as Crystal Palace demanded more than £70M, while Newcastle was willing to offer £65M+ add-ons.
Not to forget, Marc Guehi has only two years left in his contract at Crystal Palace, after which the South London club would lose control of the player, who now can move for free. Analyzing this scenario, former Newcastle forward Andy Cole expressed much surprise,
""I’m very, very surprised in Crystal Palace.""
- Andy Cole
Further Cole assessed a full summer stay of Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace, meaning that his club can't demand much for his transfer fee. In Cole's own words,
"“It’s very strange because if Marc’s still at Crystal Palace next summer, then he could have one year remaining on his deal, and they’re not going to be able to demand that amount of money for him in that scenario.”"
- Andy Cole
Next. Eddie Howe reflects upon the possibility of leaving the Magpies club for England. Eddie Howe reflects upon the possibility of leaving the Magpies club for England. dark
Even though Guehi holds significant credibility at Crystal Palace, the club could have opted for a possible move option for him. From having Newcastle's deal cool down, not only Crystal Palace is questioning the club's squad depth but creating looms of uncertainty over their heads. Thus, Guehi's deal halt has been properly explained by Andy Cole's expression.
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