Newcastle United identify Bundesliga star as potential Marc Guehi alternative

Newcastle United have identified RB Leipzig’s Mohamed Simakan as a potential alternative target to Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, according to reports.

The Magpies have been linked all summer with Guehi, who has caught the eye in recent years for his performances with Palace and, more recently, England.

However, negotiations have proven difficult, with Newcastle unable to persuade Palace to accept an offer; a task that may prove even harder following the Eagles’ sale of Joachim Andersen to Fulham.