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Keith Downie: Newcastle's right-winger options if Marc Guehi signs for £65m+

by Olly Hawkins · 21 August 2024, 14:40

Sky Sports' Keith Downie has revealed that Newcastle will NOT be able to sign an expensive right-winger if we secure a £65m-plus deal for Marc Guehi.

Responding to fans on X, the North East reporter insists that we'd have to look at a 'cheaper winger' or a loan with an obligation to buy deal should Guehi arrive for big money, which may explain why we're also pursuing Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba and Chelsea's Axel Disasi.

We reported earlier this month that Newcastle have explored a loan-to-buy deal for Chelsea's Noni Madueke and Downie has confirmed our interest in the 22-year-old, feeling he's 'one to watch' given the Blues' need to trim their inflated squad.

Asked about Raheem Sterling's availability, he feels the 30-year-old is unlikely to fit in Eddie Howe's thinking and will not be suitable based on the 'astronomical' wages he'd demand.

Downie also feels Miguel Almiron could be key to creating space for a new right-winger, admitting he 'can't see' another signing if the Paraguayan remains on Tyneside.

If funds don't allow us to sign Guehi and a quality right-winger on a permanent deal, you can see why some fans feel it's time to move on from the ideal but overpriced Palace defender and sign another European gem for a lower fee? Disasi or Tapsoba and a right-winger would certainly feel like a better use of funds.






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