Newcastle United's pursuit of Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace appears to be faltering as the transfer deadline approaches, with Palace steadfastly valuing the defender at £70 million. Although initial talks had taken place, Newcastle is now pessimistic about finalizing a deal, especially after Palace's chairman indicated that they would require 'superstar money' for Guéhi. Newcastle's owners are reportedly unwilling to exceed £65 million, and despite Guéhi's interest in a move, he has not pressured Palace for an exit. Complicating matters, Palace has recently sold Joachim Andersen and is awaiting a replacement before agreeing to any potential sale of Guéhi. Meanwhile, Newcastle remains open to exploring other defensive targets, including RB Leipzig's Mohamed Simakan. With the clock ticking down on the transfer window, uncertainty looms over Newcastle's ability to strengthen their squad significantly this summer.