Chelsea could be about to hijack Newcastle s move for centre-back Marc Guehi as Blues interest grows in a swap deal that would suit Crystal Palace.
Eddie Howe has made Guehi his top centre-back target this summer and reports suggest Newcastle have had a £50m knocked back by Palace after it was claimed earlier this week that .
‘Interest in Crystal Palace’s England centre-back is very real and i understands the player is very much open to moving to St James’ Park. The two clubs are talking and snatching England’s breakout Euros star would be arguably Newcastle’s most significant signing since taking Sandro Tonali from Milan over a year ago.
‘But despite ongoing conversations it is understood no fee has been agreed just yet – Palace’s asking price …