Newcastle transfer shattered as Crystal Palace ‘reach agreement’ to sell defender for £30m

In a potential blow to Newcastle United, Crystal Palace have reportedly agreed to sell centre-back Joachim Andersen to London rivals Fulham.

Andersen spent 2020/21 on loan at Fulham, completing a permanent move to Crystal Palace after a solid year in the Premier League.

The Eagles paid around £15million for the Danish international in July 2021. He has played 113 times for the London club.

Marco Silva has been chasing a new centre-back for weeks, with his side being linked with Aston Villa s Diego Carlos following the departure of Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer to Chelsea and Tim Ream to Charlotte FC.

It looks like he has got his man in Andersen, who was managed by Scott Parker during his year at Craven Cottage and has been linked with his forme…