According to David Ornstein, an authoritative reporter of the well-known sports media The Athletic, English Premier League team Newcastle United has formally contacted Crystal Palace FC to start substantive negotiations on the transfer of defender Gueye. The news has undoubtedly dropped a heavy bomb on the transfer market and sparked widespread concern.
At the age of 24, Gueye has emerged as one of the top defenders in the Premier League in recent years, thanks to his excellent defensive ability and consistent play. Especially in this summer's European Cup, Gueye represented England six times and started all the games, showing a very high level of competition and international experience, further consolidating his position in the football world.
Given Gueye's outstanding performance and great potential, many top European clubs are eyeing him. However, Newcastle United, as the first club to engage in substantive negotiations, clearly have the upper hand in this battle. According to reports, Crystal Palace have received a request for contact from Newcastle United this week, and the two sides are in the process of discussing the transfer in depth.
Gueye's contract with Crystal Palace is set to expire in the summer of 2026, but there is no clear indication that he will opt to extend it. This undoubtedly provides more room and opportunities for potential buyers such as Newcastle United to negotiate. If Newcastle United can successfully convince Gueye to join the club, it will undoubtedly greatly enhance the team's defensive strength and lay a solid foundation for their future EPL campaign.
