Just in: **”Newcastle United Sends Marc Guehi Warning as Eddie Howe Responds to Fulham’s Interest in Miguel Almiron”**
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has acknowledged that there will be limits to Newcastle’s pursuit of Marc Guehi, admitting that the club could walk away from the deal if it doesn’t progress. Despite an initial bid during Newcastle’s tour in Japan and a £70m offer on the table, the transfer has stalled, and Howe has yet to provide updates, focusing instead on the team’s performance. Speaking to Chronicle Live, Howe said, “Of course, there could come a point where we decide to withdraw. I have no updates today as I’ve been concentrating on the game. I will find out what is happening.”
Regarding Miguel Almiron’s potential move to Fulham, Howe responded firmly when questioned about the winger’s future. He emphasized that the club cannot afford to lose players without adequate replacements, noting the squad’s current size and the need for careful management. Howe stated, “I certainly would not want to lose too many players without replacing them if any. Our squad is not as large as people might think, so we must be very cautious if any player leaves.”
When asked about Kieran Trippier’s possible departure, Howe stressed his intent to retain key players, saying, “I don’t want to weaken the squad. We are looking to strengthen, not lose our best players.”
Reflecting on Newcastle’s recent 4-3 shootout victory against Forest, Howe praised his team’s composure under pressure. He remarked, “Shootouts are always a lottery, but our players handled the pressure well. We practiced penalties yesterday, which is a priority for us, though I hoped we wouldn’t need it. We started well but lost our rhythm and managed to recover in the second half.”
Howe also acknowledged the team’s difficulties in breaking down the opposition’s compact defense, adding, “We struggled with the ball at times, and their shape was effective. Our off-the-ball positioning wasn’t as usual.”
