Newcastle set to join Man Utd in transfer race for one of world’s most sought-after defenders and Marc Guehi alternative

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Alex Smith, Sports Reporter

Published: 15:44, 6 May 2025
Updated: 15:45, 6 May 2025

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NEWCASTLE are set to join the race to sign Jonathan Tah.

Tah, 29, is available on a free transfer this summer and a host of clubs are fighting to land the sought-after German.

epa12056715 Jonathan Tah of Leverkusen in action during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg, in Leverkusen, Germany, 26 April 2025. EPA/Christopher Neundorf CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video. — Jonathan Tah is wanted by Newcastle as he prepares to leave Bayer Leverkusen

Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace in a Premier League match. — Newcastle remain interested in Marc GuehiCredit: Alamy

Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are all reportedly keen on the Bayer Leverkusen centre-back.

And SunSport understands that the Toon are also monitoring the player.

Eddie Howe is desperate to beef up his defence ahead of next season as he attempts to build a team that can make a genuine title challenge.

His top target remains Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, who is set to leave Selhurst Park with Chelsea also interested.

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The England and Eagles star was the subject of a £70million bid from Newcastle a year ago.

But Tah is another option and he is believed to be keen on moving to the Premier League, according to reports in Germany.

Real Madrid's chances could also be boosted if current Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso replaces Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.

Bayern would offer Tah the chance to remain in the Bundesliga, while Barcelona's pursuit is thought to be complicated by ongoing financial constraints affecting player registration.