Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi remains at the centre of strong speculation regarding a transfer to Liverpool this summer. Despite Liverpool’s interest, Crystal Palace are currently reluctant to sell, valuing the defender at around £40 million. Guehi, who is entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park, has not pushed for a move but reportedly favors Liverpool as his next destination if a transfer occurs.

Palace manager Oliver Glasner emphasized ahead of the Community Shield clash against Liverpool that the decision ultimately rests with Guehi. Glasner underlined that while the club would like Guehi to sign a new contract, the player has the final say on his future. Guehi was named captain for the Community Shield match, highlighting his leadership and importance to the team amid the ongoing transfer rumours.

Liverpool’s need to reinforce their defence — particularly after an injury to Joe Gomez — has focused attention on Guehi, who is seen as a potential long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. Reports suggest Liverpool’s pathway to signing Guehi may be less complicated than previously thought, with no substantial competition from other Premier League clubs like Chelsea. Chelsea, despite suffering injuries in defence, appear to be prioritizing other targets over Guehi.

Crystal Palace’s pursuit of Champions League qualification this season could influence their stance on selling Guehi. If the club succeeds in its legal efforts to participate in the Europa League, it would bolster their financial position and encourage them to retain key players to strengthen their squad. This prospect makes Palace more inclined to keep Guehi rather than risk losing him for a fee that might not fully reflect his value in the squad.

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Amid fresh transfer talks, Palace chairman has given encouragement to Liverpool regarding Guehi, but the club’s priority remains balancing the player’s wishes and the club’s ambitions for the new season. Liverpool continue to monitor the situation closely as the transfer window progresses.