DESPERATE MOMENT CALLS FOR DEPERATE MEASURES: GUEHI SNUB FORCES NEWCASTLE INTO DESPERATION MODE! The Shock Alternative Forced the TOONS to Turn into Controversial Alternative Transfer Option”

Newcastle United faces crucial decisions after Crystal Palace rejected their £60m bid for Marc Guehi, with Palace demanding at least £65m.

Given the timing and Guehi’s quality, paying the extra amount seems logical, though exact details are unknown.

If a deal for Guehi doesn’t materialize, Newcastle has two main alternatives:

1. Pursue younger, overseas options like Ousmane Diomande (Sporting Lisbon), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Malick Thiaw (AC Milan), Mohamed Simakan (RB Leipzig), Perr Schuurs (Torino), or Logan Costa (Toulouse). This approach carries more risk.

2. Look within the Premier League, where Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah is considered a top value option at around £25m.

Chalobah is seen as a reliable, skilled player with growth potential and Champions League experience.

Sky Sports reports that Chalobah is on Newcastle’s list of alternatives.

While Guehi remains the ideal target, Chalobah could be an excellent, cost-effective alternative.

His lower price could free up funds for Newcastle to strengthen other areas, such as signing a quality right-winger.

The author suggests that despite some fans’ potential disappointment, Chalobah represents a smart option for Newcastle, offering quality at a significantly lower price than Guehi.