EXCLUSIVE with Graeme BaileyNewcastle are still eager to sign a new centre-back for Eddie Howe. During the summer transfer window, Newcastle made several bids to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, although a deal failed to materialise after the south Londoners held firm. Paul Mitchell – Director of Football at St James’ Park – then failed to land an alternative to the England international, meaning the Magpies are still in need of a new central defender. This inability to strengthen a weak point in the squad has seen Newcastle experience a mixed start to the 2024/25 campaign, winning three, …