Arne Slot breaks silence on failed Marc Guehi transfer after Liverpool frustration

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Arne Slot admits that it is a 'pity' for Liverpool and Marc Guehi that a deadline day move could not be finalized with Crystal Palace.

Liverpool stepped up its pursuit of the England international in the final days of the window and agreed a fee worth $47 million (£35 million) with Palace.

Guehi, who is out of contract this summer, completed a medical and was ready to sign a five-year contract at Anfield.

A deal sheet was even submitted to the Premier League but having failed to sign a suitable replacement, Palace pulled the plug at the last minute.

As things stand, Liverpool is not expected to return in January with a new offer and is likely to wait until next summer to try and sign Guehi for nothing.

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Let’s see what the future brings for him and us."

Liverpool does still have four options in central defense following the arrival of Giovanni Leoni earlier in the summer, as the Italian awaits his Reds debut

Giovanni Leoni had his first call up, Ryan and Wataru can play there so it isn’t like we don’t have options there."

Reds legend Jamie Carragher isn't convinced though and fears Liverpool may regret not stumping up more cash

He said: "Liverpool always does what it sees in its eyes as value for money.

"Might it regret that