'I know': Marc Guehi makes new claim about failed Liverpool move as Reds eye January assault
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Liverpool will really regret not getting the Marc Guehi deal over the line last summer.The Reds are usually astute operators in the transfer market and very rarely make a mistake, although failing to sign Guehi will be one of those.The deal collapsed at the 11th hour, with Liverpool leaving it right down to the last minute to try and save some money, something that has actually proved more costly.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say They are still interested in the Englishman and could make a move in January, although it might prove tricky given that he will be a free agent at the end of the season.Guehi himself has spoken about his failed Liverpool move, though, in a recent interview, and it is safe to say the door could still be open.
Marc Guehi opens up on failed Liverpool moveOne thing about Guehi that everyone will commend is just how professional he has remained throughout this entire saga.Photo by Sebastian Frej/Getty ImagesHaving the rug pulled out from under you at the very last minute ahead of a huge move must have been hard to deal with, but he has managed it with ease.Guehi himself has also opened up on how challenging it was, admitting that it was not actually as hard as people may think.“Everyone has this perception like it was difficult, it actually wasn’t difficult at all [to come back to Palace and just play football],” he said on Sky Sports.“When you’re focused on what’s the most important thing, it becomes easy. Does Ibrahima Konate even deserve a new Liverpool contract? 🚨 Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konate but inform Liverpool they have no interest in signing France int’l.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say “The goal and the focus has always been to play football and do that the best I can.”Liverpool will find it hard to convince Marc Guehi to join in JanuaryGuehi’s latest comments only reinforce just how hard it will be for Liverpool to sign him in January, with his overall goal being to just play football.This is even more important for him given that it is a World Cup year, so jumping ship mid-season to a team in a bit of a crisis does not seem very smart.Of course, if Liverpool put in the right offer, Palace will be tempted to sell given that this is how they operate, but it would probably have to be more than Liverpool are willing to spend on someone who has six months left on his contract.Either way, the Reds must sign someone in January, and with Guehi the most reliable option, perhaps going all out for him is the best move. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox