Newcastle United’s centre-back search fell short during the summer transfer window. While the Magpies brought in Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth, they also wanted to sign a right-sided centre-back. Marc Guehi was Eddie Howe’s top target, with Newcastle United trying their best to sign the Crystal Palace defender. However, Paul Mitchell could not agree a deal with Steve Parish, which resulted in Guehi remaining at Selhurst Park. That was a devastating blow, but Guehi was not the first centre-back that Newcastle United tried to sign during the summer of 2024. Newcastle tried to sign Jarell Quansah …
