Whisper+ analysis
- Newcastle United are leading the race for Marc Guehi.
- Chelsea and Manchester City are among their competitors.
- Crystal Palace may struggle to keep Guehi beyond the end of the season.
Authenticity (3/5):
Newcastle are still interested in signing Guehi despite failing with multiple bids for the England international last summer.
According to The Sun, Newcastle are leading Chelsea, Man City and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign the Palace defender this summer.
Value (3.5/5): Palace may have to sell
Palace will want to keep their best players this summer, but they may have to part ways with Guehi due to his contract situation.
The former Chelsea defender is set to enter the final 12 months of his contract, meaning the summer window represents the final chance for them to command a sizeable fee for the centre-back.
Newcastle were reportedly willing to pay as much as £65m last year, but they may sense the opportunity to agree a deal for a lower fee this summer.
Suitability (4/5): Establish Premier League centre-back
Guehi has developed into a top Premier League defender during his four-year stay at Selhurst Park. The centre-back has made 152 competitive appearances for the Eagles, including 32 in the current campaign.
The fact that he has been entrusted with the captain's armband also demonstrates that he has leadership qualities that will appeal to his potential suitors.
Upgrade? (4/5): Defensive refresh
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has tended to use Fabian Schar and Dan Burn as a first-choice defensive pairing, largely due to Sven Botman's injury troubles this season.
However, with Schar and Burn both in their 30s, Newcastle may feel their central defensive options need to be replenished ahead of the 2025-26 season, especially as they may have to build a squad capable of meeting the demands of Champions League football if they are successful in their qualification bid.
Logic (3.5/5): Potential Champions League football
A move to St James' Park will become more appealing to Guehi if Newcastle can secure Champions League qualification with a top-five finish.
However, he may also be open to the possibility of re-joining his former club, Chelsea, while he could also consider the chance to play under Pep Guardiola if Man City come calling this summer.
Whisper+ verdict: 18/25
Guehi would be a top-quality addition to the Newcastle squad ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, but they still have work to do to fend off interest from the likes of Chelsea and Man City, even if they appear to be in a strong position to secure his signature.
