Newcastle are nonetheless on the lookout for a brand new centre-back within the present switch window, with talks for Crystal Palace and England’s Marc Guehi deadlocked at current.
CaughtOffside sources perceive that Guehi continues to be the precedence for the Magpies regardless of the Eagles finest efforts at attempting to withstand a sale, and the North East large have just lately made a brand new try and persuade the Selhurst Park outfit to let him go.
In parallel to these discussions, sources have additionally superior that Newcastle are exploring totally different options to Guehi.
Newcastle nonetheless prioritising Guehi seize
In latest days, there was contact with Barcelona to grasp the margins of negotiation for the Danish centre-back Andreas Christensen, amongst others.
Barca are keen to debate his doable farewell, beginning negotiations from a base determine of £22/23m.
Mario Hermoso, at present and not using a contract, has been proposed to Newcastle and different English in addition to Italian golf equipment by intermediaries, nonetheless, there may be solely timid curiosity from Eddie Howe and his backroom staff at this stage.
Through the membership’s inside evaluations, CaughtOffside sources have famous that the place of Harry Maguire was mentioned, with Man United not desiring to hearken to affords under £25m.
Liverpool’s Joe Gomez was additionally talked about, with the Reds requested for data relating to the prices and circumstances of a doable switch operation.
In any case, Newcastle will firstly proceed to attempt to persuade Palace to let Guehi go.
There stays concrete curiosity in Conor Gallagher ought to his transfer to Atletico Madrid break down, and sources point out there have been additional contacts for Adrien Rabiot.
Newcastle have additionally begun talks on the renewal of Alexander Isak, whereas the potential of signing a proper winger is changing into more and more concrete; Noni Madueke and Johan Bakayoko are among the many names on the shortlist.