Newcastle United have seen two bids for Marc Guehi rejected by Crystal Palace.
The Magpies are determined to sign a new centre-back and have identified the England international as a top target.
Also wanted by the likes of Liverpool, Eddie Howe is hoping to complete what would be a significant signing and one that would send a huge signal of intent to the rest of the Premier League.
However, in talks with Palace for well over a week, Newcastle have so far failed to reach an agreement with their domestic rivals despite making two offers. The Geordies’ most recent bid fell just shy of £50 million.
Consequently, desperate for the potential deal to progress, Newcastle, whose negotiations are being led by sporting director Paul Mitchell, are expected to launch an improved third offer.
That’s according to a recent report from the Daily Mail, who claim the Magpies will submit their new offer sometime this week as they look to bridge the gap between Palace’s £65 million valuation.
Should Guehi end up a Newcastle player, the 24-year-old would go straight into the club’s top three most expensive-ever signings alongside midfielder Sandro Tonali and striker Alexander Isak.