Breaking: Marc Guehi transfer to Liverpool collapses despite deal sheet submission

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Liverpool's pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi collapsed on deadline day as Palace failed to secure a suitable replacement, leading them to block the £35m transfer despite the clubs agreeing on the fee and Guehi undergoing a medical in London.

The transfer had appeared close to completion following Guehi's standout "man of the match" performance against Aston Villa, and Liverpool had targeted him alongside Alexander Isak in their ambitious summer spending, which has already surpassed £400 million. However, Palace's plan to bring in Brighton defender Igor Julio as a replacement fell through when Igor chose to join West Ham instead, and Palace reportedly decided not to finalize Igor's deal after his medical. This left Palace without a replacement for Guehi, prompting them to keep the defender to maintain squad stability for the new season.

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner had been vocal about the importance of retaining Guehi unless the club could find a direct replacement, emphasizing his key role in the team’s quest for a successful campaign. With only one year left on Guehi's contract, Palace face the challenge of either convincing him to stay beyond this season or risking losing him for free.

The breakdown of the transfer illustrates the complexities of deadline day moves and the prioritization by receiving clubs of ensuring squad balance before allowing significant departures. Liverpool, despite their strong transfer window, missed out on adding Guehi to their defensive options at the last moment.

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