Newcastle have cooled their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. And are unlikely to make a move in January 2025 with centre-back Sven Botman set to make a comeback.
The Times Sport reports that the 24-year-old defender had been a target for the Magpies throughout the summer. And had tried to make a number of offers. But was hampered by their unaffordable asking price, so they had to pass UFABET
The reason for the chase is because the team is looking for a replacement for Botman. Who had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in March.
But now the Dutch player is recovering day by day. It may not be as early as 2024, but we can hope for early next year. Which is a similar time frame to the January 2025 market opening.
Therefore, it is not necessary to bring in an additional center back option. Wait for the summer market in the middle of next year. When Guehi will have only 12 months left on his contract. The bargaining power will fall more on the Newcastle.
Although unlikely to start the new 2024-25 season without signing a new defender. Liverpool’s pursuit of Guehi appears to have come to a sudden halt suggesting the 2019-20 Premier League champions have other targets in mind.