Newcastle have been handed a possible blow of their pursuit of Marc Guehi after The Athletic reported Fulham have agreed a take care of Crystal Palace for defender Joachim Andersen.
It’s been a quiet summer time for the Magpies, who’re but to essentially get going within the switch market and so they have thus far signed Lloyd Kelly, John Ruddy, William Osula and Odysseas Vlachodimos.
The membership have recognized Palace star Guehi as their principal goal however have thus far been unable to achieve an settlement with the Eagles and have had a number of bids rejected for the England worldwide.
Newcastle handed Guehi blow
Nevertheless, the Magpies have been handed a possible blow of their pursuit after The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported that Fulham had reached an settlement in precept with Palace for centre again Andersen.
Ornstein took to X.com and stated:
“EXCL: Fulham have tonight reached settlement in precept with Crystal Palace to signal Joachim Andersen. Compromise discovered on price ~£30m together with add-ons. All events working to finalise deal for 28yo Denmark defender to affix #FFC from #CPFC @TheAthleticFC.”
? EXCL: Fulham have tonight reached settlement in precept with Crystal Palace to signal Joachim Andersen. Compromise discovered on price ~£30m together with add-ons. All events working to finalise deal for 28yo Denmark defender to affix #FFC from #CPFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/rjXZG3uhNE
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 20, 2024
Andersen, who arrived from French aspect Lyon in the summertime of 2021 began all 38 Premier League video games final season and is a key participant within the Palace backline.
The Denmark worldwide has made 112 appearances for the Eagles, scoring three targets however is now seemingly set to make the change throughout London.
While this doesn’t imply that Guehi received’t go away it could seem most unlikely that Palace would promote their centre again pairing of final season in the identical window.
Newcastle might strive once more of their pursuit of the 24-year-old nevertheless it seems to be like regardless of weeks of negotiations they could must shortly focus their consideration elsewhere as they face a race in opposition to the clock to seek out different targets and full a deal earlier than the top of the window.
