Newcastle United have identified Edmond Tapsoba as an alternative to Marc Guehi, but there might be an issue. The Magpies are scrambling to sign a centre-back before the transfer window closes on August 30th, and their desperation grew last week when Fabian Schar was sent off. He will now serve a three-match ban, despite Mike Dean admitting that Schar’s red card was soft. Regardless, he is now unavailable, with Emil Krafth set to fill in. Schar’s absence shows how light Newcastle United are at the back, and explains why Paul Mitchell is trying his best to sign a centre-back. Marc Guehi is the …
