Newcastle United Plans Major Transfers for Guehi, Mbeumo

Newcastle United is poised to make significant moves this summer by targeting Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo as key signings. Guehi, 24, is entering the final year of his contract with Palace, whose attempts to renew his deal have so far failed, putting pressure on the club to sell while his value remains high. Newcastle previously bid around £65 million for Guehi last summer, a figure they are unlikely to meet now but hope to negotiate a compromise, especially as Palace's Europa League qualification complicates the deal. Meanwhile, 25-year-old Mbeumo has attracted interest amid competition from Manchester United, though Newcastle is ready to act swiftly due to United's focus on other targets and a limited transfer budget. The club's recruitment preparations are complete and with the departure of sporting director Paul Mitchell imminent, Newcastle is determined to finalize these transfers early to strengthen the squad for a Champions League campaign. Despite Mitchell's exit, the club maintains a "business as usual" approach, emphasizing the urgency of securing these signings for manager Eddie Howe ahead of the new season.