AliousCrystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is being praised for his handling of Newcastle United’s pursuit of Marc Guehi.
Newcastle has had a record bid for the England international rejected, with Palace demanding “superstar” money for their centre-back.
Guehi, who impressed at Euro 2024, has two years left on his Palace contract and started in their Premier League opener against Brentford.
Former Palace striker Clinton Morrison commended Parish for his approach, calling it an “unbelievable blinder.”
Morrison expects Guehi to leave before the transfer window closes, potentially for around £75 million, though he personally values the defender at £100 million.
He cited Guehi’s strong performance for England at the Euros as a factor in his increased value.Newcastle’s interest in Guehi is seen as part of their ambition to secure European football again.
There’s speculation that Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s manager, could significantly improve Guehi’s game if the transfer goes through.
However, Palace is reluctant to lose another key player after Michael Olise’s departure.
The club is under no pressure to sell, with Parish emphasizing that they don’t need to accept Newcastle’s bid.
The situation remains fluid, with Morrison suggesting that a deal might eventually happen given Newcastle’s financial resources and Guehi’s quality as a defender.
The transfer saga is likely to continue until the window closes at the end of the month.
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