Newcastle United may have already offered too much for Marc Guehi, risking an overpayment based on his recent performance for Crystal Palace. Interest in the player heightened on Sunday during a match between two mid-table Premier League clubs in London. Across Tyneside, fans paused their usual Sunday routines, such as visiting the Quayside market and enjoying traditional roast dinners, to watch Crystal Palace take on Brentford.
The spotlight was firmly on Marc Guehi, Palace’s captain, who was making his first competitive appearance since the Euro 2024 final. With the captain’s armband wrapped around his arm, all eyes were on the 24-year-old amid speculation linking him to Newcastle. However, when Bryan Mbeumo easily bypassed Guehi and scored the opening goal past Dean Henderson, concerns began to grow in Newcastle: Is Guehi really worth £65 million? Within just 29 minutes, the St James’ Park hierarchy started questioning their transfer strategy.
Reportedly, Palace asked Newcastle for £65 million for Guehi, but after his lackluster performance, including a near-red card for a reckless tackle on Mads Roerslev, some began to wonder if the Magpies would be better off investing that money in Mbeumo, especially considering their issues on the right wing.
This raises doubts about whether Guehi is worth the high price tag, though it’s important to remember his standout performance for England in the Euro 2024 final. However, it’s also worth noting that Guehi wasn’t competing against legendary defenders like John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, or Sol Campbell to earn his spot alongside John Stones. While Guehi is talented, Newcastle might be wiser to wait until next summer when his contract has only two years left, potentially forcing Palace to lower their asking price.
