Newcastle United have resumed talks with Crystal Palace and the representatives of Marc Guehi through the night and are hoping for a positive conclusion on the deal.
Discussions on the fee, believed to be north of £65m, are now in place with the particular structure of the payments key to a successful outcome. However, it is believed that Guehi is keen on the move and excited by the prospect of being wanted by an ambitious club like Newcastle.
Chronicle Live understands that the player and his representatives are keen to see how things “develop” today and the discussions are ongoing. However, there is an acceptance that the fee could well be a club record for the Magpies with the sum set to rise past £63m Alexander Isak.
United will play their second and final game of their tour of Japan tonight in Tokyo against Yokohama F. Marinos and Eddie Howe will speak to the media after the game with a Guehi update certain to be asked by the media. The 24-year-old would be regarded as a marquee signing by Newcastle if they can pull it off.
But sources close to the deal say that Newcastle are determined to show the Premier League that they “mean business” this summer. There is a burning desire to get back into the Champions League behind the scenes while the squad have also spoken positively about targeting one of the domestic cups.
Guehi’s wages are also not though to be an issue for Newcastle and while he would get an advance on the £50,000 per week salary at Palace, it is not anticipated that he will be out of United’s wage structure. CEO Darren Eales was at a fan event on Saturday afternoon in the centre of Tokyo and again chatted casually to supporters.
However, he did take to the mic to address the crowd by paying tribute to the late Tommy Cassidy who passed away earlier this week.
Newcastle United have resumed talks with Crystal Palace and the representatives of Marc Guehi through the night and are hoping for a positive conclusion on the deal.
Discussions on the fee, believed to be north of £65m, are now in place with the particular structure of the payments key to a successful outcome. However, it is believed that Guehi is keen on the move and excited by the prospect of being wanted by an ambitious club like Newcastle.
Chronicle Live understands that the player and his representatives are keen to see how things “develop” today and the discussions are ongoing. However, there is an acceptance that the fee could well be a club record for the Magpies with the sum set to rise past £63m Alexander Isak.
United will play their second and final game of their tour of Japan tonight in Tokyo against Yokohama F. Marinos and Eddie Howe will speak to the media after the game with a Guehi update certain to be asked by the media. The 24-year-old would be regarded as a marquee signing by Newcastle if they can pull it off.
But sources close to the deal say that Newcastle are determined to show the Premier League that they “mean business” this summer. There is a burning desire to get back into the Champions League behind the scenes while the squad have also spoken positively about targeting one of the domestic cups.
Guehi’s wages are also not though to be an issue for Newcastle and while he would get an advance on the £50,000 per week salary at Palace, it is not anticipated that he will be out of United’s wage structure. CEO Darren Eales was at a fan event on Saturday afternoon in the centre of Tokyo and again chatted casually to supporters.
However, he did take to the mic to address the crowd by paying tribute to the late Tommy Cassidy who passed away earlier this week.
